roseriver1012
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Some phrases containing adjectives or nouns as attributes puzzle me!
For example, we say "science facilities", "science lecture" but "scientific prize", "scientific experiment". Why?
Another example, we say "chemistry teacher" but "chemical lab". Why?
Are there some rules to follow when deciding whether we use the adjective or noun form of a certain word to act as the attribute?
Thanks for your help!
For example, we say "science facilities", "science lecture" but "scientific prize", "scientific experiment". Why?
Another example, we say "chemistry teacher" but "chemical lab". Why?
Are there some rules to follow when deciding whether we use the adjective or noun form of a certain word to act as the attribute?
Thanks for your help!
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