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Modifications are made to nouns by using a second noun to qualify it. For example, a simple noun like apple can be modified by using another noun; or the noun apple can be used to modify another noun. The modifying noun is called an attributive noun. Examples:

Apple pie: a pie made from apples.

Pie apple: an apple suitable for making pie.

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Apple festival: a festival held to celebrate the harvest of apples.

Festival apple: an apple nice enough to be displayed or sold at a festival.

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Mother taking children apple picking, 'Now, only take pickin' apples, not pickin' up apples.'

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