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academic writer: style: noun phrases
Noun phrases
Noun phrases containing lots of information can be placed
at the beginning of a sentence. This can be an economical way to write. Noun phrases can
be quite long. In order to read effectively, you often need to be aware of the location of
the main verb in the sentence.
Noun phrases are in red
Verbs are in blue
EXAMPLE 1
| Creating a sense of communion among a distributed group linked by networking is a complex challenge. |
EXAMPLE 2
| Advances in high-performance computing and communications also provide the means for sensory immersion. |
EXAMPLE 3
| For some time now, the combination of moving pictures and sound in addition to text has been regarded as a more effective way of learning than just listening to lectures. |
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