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Numerical Adjectives

Numerical expressions used as adjectives take the singular form when modifying nouns. For example, "a three foot long pipe", "a 10 litre flask", and "a 20 mile journey". When rewriting expressions with numerical adjectives, the singular form is used regardless of the quantity, such as "blocks of 21/2 tons" and "a squad of 1000 men".

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Numerical Adjectives

Numerical expressions used as adjectives take the singular form when modifying nouns. For example, "a three foot long pipe", "a 10 litre flask", and "a 20 mile journey". When rewriting expressions with numerical adjectives, the singular form is used regardless of the quantity, such as "blocks of 21/2 tons" and "a squad of 1000 men".

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NUMERICAL ADJECTIVES

When numerical expression is placed in the position of an adjective before the noun, the singular form is used.

Eg. 1. The pipe is three feet long 2. A flask with a capacity of 10 litres 3. A journey of 20 miles = = = a three foot long pipe a 10 litre flask a 20 mile journey

Exercise I. Rewrite the following expressions. 1. Blocks of 21/2 tons 2. A base of 13 acres 3. An incline of 52 degrees 4. A squad of 1000 men 5. A civilization which is 2000 years old 6. A match lasting five days 7. At intervals of 10 minutes 8. A DC supply of 240 volts 9. An investment of Rs. 3,50,000 10. A research grant of Rs. 2 lakhs

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