Adj./noun before noun ?

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#210300 Tue, 28 Mar 06 10:04 AM

Hello! I have a question about basic grammar that is How do you know when to put adj./n. before main noun ?

For example : Should it be education system / educational system ?

which is the right ans.? Are there any rules ?

Thanks a lot.

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Fuwano Shouta

#210315 Tue, 28 Mar 06 11:30 AM

I would think of "Education system" as a "system of education" and "Educational system" and "a system that is educational."
Does that make any sense?

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Anonymous

#210318 Tue, 28 Mar 06 12:06 PM

Thanks for your quickly reply and for making sure that I get it right it should be the first one right ? (education system)

Ps.Sorry for badgering you to answer it again because Frankly,I 'm still a bit confused so I need some more explanation to clear it up.

Fuwano Shouta

#210383 Tue, 28 Mar 06 02:55 PM

Yes I would say it is "Education System."