Underline the pre- and post- modifiers in sentences 1-4. Then match each to the correct type: a relative clause, two nouns together, value, a noun ending in -ing. 1 The research involved in cloning a plant required a ten-thousand-dollar investment. 2 He suffers from a serious clotting disorder. 3 We identified the plants which had rare genetic characteristics. 4 This test will give us information about your blood platelets.
1 The research involved in cloning a plant required a ten-thousand-dollar investment. Pre-modifier: in cloning a plant Post-modifier: a ten-thousand-dollar investment
2 He suffers from a serious clotting disorder. Pre-modifier: a serious Post-modifier: clotting disorder
3 We identified the plants which had rare genetic characteristics. Pre-modifier: which had rare genetic characteristics Post-modifier: N/A
4 This test will give us information about your blood platelets. Pre-modifier: about your blood Post-modifier: platelets
1 The research involved in cloning a plant required a ten-thousand-dollar investment.
Pre-modifier: in cloning a plant
Post-modifier: a ten-thousand-dollar investment
2 He suffers from a serious clotting disorder.
Pre-modifier: a serious
Post-modifier: clotting disorder
3 We identified the plants which had rare genetic characteristics.
Pre-modifier: which had rare genetic characteristics
Post-modifier: N/A
4 This test will give us information about your blood platelets.
Pre-modifier: about your blood
Post-modifier: platelets