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Svetlana
Part of speech
What part of speech is 'oil' in the phrase 'oil supply'? Is it an noun or an adjective?
Jun 28, 2016 8:18 AM
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It's a noun.
'Oil supply' is a compound noun in which the first noun modifies the second.
June 28, 2016
Some nouns can be used as adjectives when placed in front of another noun. In this case, they answer the question "What kind of? "
Possessive nouns are also adjectives.
June 28, 2016
its noun. we can make a phrase with two or more nouns
June 28, 2016
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