Review exercise E: two- and three-word set phrases
You should be pretty familiar with the idea of a set phrase by now. The next step is when you have more components that link together to form a new thing——a three-word set phrase. Combine three things: finger+nail+clipper. Leave the stress on the first word: fingernail clipper. Although you are now using three words, they still mean one new thing. Write your own sentences, using the word combinations from the previous exercises.
1. It's a fingernail. It's a fingernail clipper.
2. It's a pancake. It's a pancake shop.
3. It's a hot tub. It's a hot tub maker.
4. It's a hard drive. It's a hard drive holder.
5. It's the backbone. It's a backbone massage.
6. It's a card trick. It's a playing card rack .
7. It's a spotlight. It's a spotlight stand.
8. It's a phone book. It's a phone book listing.
You should be pretty familiar with the idea of a set phrase by now. The next step is when you have more components that link together to form a new thing——a three-word set phrase. Combine three things: finger+nail+clipper. Leave the stress on the first word: fingernail clipper. Although you are now using three words, they still mean one new thing. Write your own sentences, using the word combinations from the previous exercises.
1. It's a fingernail. It's a fingernail clipper.
2. It's a pancake. It's a pancake shop.
3. It's a hot tub. It's a hot tub maker.
4. It's a hard drive. It's a hard drive holder.
5. It's the backbone. It's a backbone massage.
6. It's a card trick. It's a playing card rack .
7. It's a spotlight. It's a spotlight stand.
8. It's a phone book. It's a phone book listing.