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For questions about nouns that modify another noun. It acts like an adjective and can be removed without affecting the grammar of the sentence. For example, "elementary school", "afternoon light" or "turkey stew".
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Shouldn't "five minute walk" be "five minutes walk" in this sentence?
Recently, while skimming through an article I came across a sentence which is as follows.
The five minute walk will connect you with life.
My rationale says it should have been "five minutes" and no …
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