The document discusses compound adjectives and numerals. It provides examples of how compound adjectives like "high-tech", "old-fashioned", "self-taught", and "light-hearted" are pronounced in isolation and when used in attributive and predicative positions. It also examines numerals like "twenty-five", "fifty-fifty", "twenty-two", and "ninety-nine" and their pronunciation patterns. Sentences are given as examples for each compound adjective and numeral.
The document discusses compound adjectives and numerals. It provides examples of how compound adjectives like "high-tech", "old-fashioned", "self-taught", and "light-hearted" are pronounced in isolation and when used in attributive and predicative positions. It also examines numerals like "twenty-five", "fifty-fifty", "twenty-two", and "ninety-nine" and their pronunciation patterns. Sentences are given as examples for each compound adjective and numeral.
The document discusses compound adjectives and numerals. It provides examples of how compound adjectives like "high-tech", "old-fashioned", "self-taught", and "light-hearted" are pronounced in isolation and when used in attributive and predicative positions. It also examines numerals like "twenty-five", "fifty-fifty", "twenty-two", and "ninety-nine" and their pronunciation patterns. Sentences are given as examples for each compound adjective and numeral.
In the Attributive Position: an 'high-tech\device Sentence: The engineers developed an 'high-tech\device for efficient communication. In the Predicative Position: The 'device is high-\tech. Sentence: Our new 'product is high-\tech.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'old-'fashioned
In the Attributive Position: an 'old-fashioned\dress Sentence: She wore an 'old-fashioned\dress to the party. In the Predicative Position: Her 'style is old-\fashioned. Sentence: Her 'style is so old-\fashioned that she cannot find a boyfriend.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'self-'taught
In the Attributive Position: a 'self-taught\musician Sentence: He is a 'self-taught\musician who learned to play the piano on his own. In the Predicative Position: His 'skills are self-\taught. Sentence: Despite lacking formal education, his 'abilities are truly self-\taught.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'high-'quality
In the Attributive Position: a 'high-quality\service Sentence: Customers appreciate businesses that provide 'high-quality\service and products. In the Predicative Position: The 'materials used are high-\quality Sentence: The 'materials used are high-\quality.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'light-'hearted
In the Attributive Position: a 'light-hearted\ comedy Sentence: The movie is a 'light-hearted\comedy that gives smiles to its audience. In the Predicative Position: The 'atmosphere remained light-\hearted Sentence: Despite the challenges, the 'atmosphere remained light-\hearted. Numerals:
Pronounced in Isolation: 'twenty-'five
In the Attributive Position: a 'twenty-five\page essay Sentence: Writing a 'twenty-five\page essay requires careful organization. In the Predicative Position: The 'report is twenty-\five Sentence: Despite its length, the 'report is twenty-\five pages of valuable information.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'fifty-'fifty
In the Attributive Position: a 'fifty-fifty\partnership Sentence: Their business operates on a 'fifty-fifty\partnership. In the Predicative Position: The 'chances of success are fifty-\fifty Sentence: In uncertain situations, the 'chances of success are often fifty-\fifty '.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'twenty-'two
In the Attributive Position: a 'twenty-two\story novel Sentence: She wrote a 'twenty-two\story novel over the course of a year. In the Predicative Position: Her 'number was twenty-\two. Sentence: Her 'number was twenty-\two, but she decided to hide it.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'fifty-'six
In the Attributive Position: a 'fifty-six\inch Sentence: The TV screen measures a 'fifty-six\inch diagonally. In the Predicative Position: His 'size was fifty-\six centimeters Sentence: His 'size was fifty-\six centimeters in the age of 10.
Pronounced in Isolation: 'ninety-'nine
In the Attributive Position: a 'ninety-nine\percent accuracy Sentence: Achieving a 'ninety-nine\percent accuracy rate requires attention to detail. In the Predicative Position: The 'rate is ninety-\nine Sentence: The 'rate is ninety-\nine that proves its success.