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Notes on Nouns as Adjectives in English Writing I. Introduction This text focuses on the usage of nouns as adjectives in English, which is a significant aspect of concise and effective expression. Understanding how to use nouns to modify other nouns can enhance the clarity and succinctness of our writing. II. Using Two Nouns as Adjectives A. Acceptability Condition When the meaning of a compound adjective formed by two nouns is easy to grasp, this usage is acceptable. For example, “a hospital maternity ward” is straightforward. We don t need to elaborate it as “a ward set aside for the care of maternity cases in a hospital” because the combination of “hospital” and “maternity” clearly conveys the nature of the ward. B. Familiar Combinations There are numerous common examples like “water conservancy project” (where “water” and “conservancy” together describe the type of project related to water management), “malaria eradication campaign”