Noun + noun or preposition structure

 Noun + noun and preposition structures are common in everyday English. Here are some examples:

1. Noun + noun:

• Car keys
• Book cover
• Pizza toppings
• Coffee mug
• Desk lamp

2. Preposition + noun:

• Bookshelf
• Underwear drawer
• Overhead light
• Onions in soup
• Between friends

In these examples, the first noun modifies or describes the second noun, indicating its purpose or characteristics. In the preposition + noun structure, the preposition indicates a relationship between the two nouns.

Here are some additional examples:

1. Noun + noun:

• Computer mouse
• Tennis racket
• Baseball cap
• Beach towel
• Salad dressing

2. Preposition + noun:

• Above ground
• Below deck
• Alongside road
• Inside house
• Outside office

I hope this helps you understand some common noun + noun and preposition structures in English! Let me know if you have any other questions.

Here are some exercises to help you practice distinguishing between noun + noun and preposition structures:

1. Fill in the blanks with either a noun + noun or a preposition structure:

• The ___________ is in the garage. (car keys / keys of the car)
• She put the book on the ___________. (book cover / cover of the book)
• I ordered a pizza with lots of ___________. (pizza toppings / toppings on the pizza)
• I need a ___________ for my coffee. (coffee mug / mug for coffee)
• He turned off the ___________. (desk lamp / lamp on the desk)

2. Rewrite the following phrases using either a noun + noun or a preposition structure:

• The cat is sitting on the windowsill. -> The cat is sitting ___________.
• I put my shoes in the shoe rack. -> I put my shoes ___________.
• The teacher gave us a handout with the class rules. -> The teacher gave us a ___________ with the class rules.
• The concert was held in a big stadium. -> The concert was held ___________.
• The flowers are in a vase on the table. -> The flowers are in ___________.

Answers:

• keys of the car
• book cover
• pizza toppings
• coffee mug
• desk lamp

• The cat is sitting on the windowsill. -> The cat is sitting on the sill of the window.
• I put my shoes in the shoe rack. -> I put my shoes in the rack for shoes.
• The teacher gave us a handout with the class rules. -> The teacher gave us a handout of the rules for the class.
• The concert was held in a big stadium. -> The concert was held in a stadium that was big.
• The flowers are in a vase on the table. -> The flowers are in a vase on the table.

I hope this helps you understand the difference between noun + noun and preposition structures, and gives you some practice distinguishing between the two. Let me know if you have any other questions or need further assistance.