The standardization of the English language in the eighteenth century benefited publishers as it increased sales of literary works.
Standardizing is the process of the development and it consists on the refinement and fixing of language. The development in 18th century took place because of Samuel Johnson, son of a bookseller, who made lasting contributions to English language. It was a part of linguistic movement and it made the printing process efficient, as well.
1 Wristwatches nowadays are almost the same as when they were first invented.Few......have been necessary.
2 I know I shouldn't get angry,but it's very .....to be next to someone listening to a personal stereo.
You can hear a constant sound coming out of the.....
3 Bob would like to have a small television.He would prefer a.....one so he can take it to his room when he wants to play a video game.
4 My Watch is not at all......Sometimes it's fast.
5 Have you seen the.....?I can't find it and I'd like to have some tuna for lunch.
Answer:
Adjective Phrase is 'string of pearls'
Modified Noun is 'string'
Explanation:
An adjective phrase is a phrase in which the word starting the phrase is an adjective.
A modified noun is a noun which modifies another noun which follows it. Noun as a modifier provides with specific information about the noun in the sentence. In the above sentence, the adjective phrase is 'string of pearls' and the modified noun is 'string'.