6.2 Match the nouns on the left with the nouns on the right to make noun + noun combinations from this unit.
Noun 1 1. energy
2. life
3. distribution 4. prison 5. weather 6. research 7. military
Noun 2 a. conditions
b. sentence c.
regime
d. costs e. expectancy f. policy g. project
6.3 Use your dictionary to find nouns that can be used in combination with the following nouns (either before or after).
1. code 2. error 3. project 4. mechanism
Note: For more information about noun patterns, see Unit 4.
Adjectives + clauses or verb phrases We have already seen in this and previous units that both verbs and nouns can be followed by clauses. Some adjectives can also be followed by (that) + clause or by a phrase.
Examples: ■ We are confident that the stadium will be finished in time. ■ It’s normal to feel nervous before visiting the dentist. ■ It’s worth talking to your tutor before making a final decision.
