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Put the noun phrases from the brackets into the correct order to fit the following text.
Throughout history, there have been many famous male inventors but less is known about female inventors. Interestingly, women have played an increasingly important role in invention as they have had wider access to education and employment. In fact, (1) _____ has been invented by women. Some examples include disposable diapers, (2) ____ and windscreen wipers. In the past (3) _____ was limited compared to men but (4) _____ has occurred in recent years. Therefore, it can be argued that (5) _____ should not be underestimated in the field of invention.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
In the following paragraph, rewrite the underlined sections as noun phrases. Use the structure the + general noun + specific noun. You may need to think of a suitable general noun. The first one has been done for you.
Parents can have different views about (1) how their children are educated at primary school depending on whether the child is a boy or girl. Men often think about aspects such as (2) what different activities the boys and girls will do or (3) what space is available for doing physical exercise in the school grounds, whereas women can be more concerned about (4) how many children will be in the same class as their child and (5) what kind of person the teacher is. However, there are many points which concern both parents irrespective of gender, for example, (6) how much money a school spends on facilities and the quality of care which is provided by the staff.
(1) the education of their children
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Fill in the gaps with of, in, for, on, to or with.
1. My family live in an old, wooden house with shutters.
2. Our main meal the day usually includes rice and vegetables.
3. She got the best exam results the whole school.
4. At a wedding reception in Britain, all the guests usually get a piece the cake.
5. In my country there are special universities talented sportsmen and women.
6. You need a large amount money if you want to travel around the world.
7. My recent business trip Florida was a great success.
8. The house the corner is for sale.
9. The weather Greece is wonderful compared with here.
10. You should buy a grammar book answers, so that you can practise by yourself.
Join the two sentences to make one sentence using a noun phrase. Add prepositions where necessary.
1. I live in Malaysia. I live in the capital city.
Answer: I live in the capital city of Malaysia.
2. Many people buy their own homes. The number is increasing.
Answer: The number of increasing.
3. A proposal was made by the education department. It was rejected by the government.
Answer: The proposal the government.
4. We have computer software. The software's purpose is to predict future earthquakes.
Answer: We have computer software earthquakes.
5. A new dictionary is about to be published. The dictionary contains more words than ever before.
Answer: A new dictionary to be published.
6. My favorite novel is a story. The story is based on the author's own experience.
Answer: My favorite novel own experience.