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Endocentric phrases are those expanded from a central element or head, having the same grammatical function as a head.
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Endocentric phrases
They have three part structures:
Pre-modifier | Head | post-mofifier
Example: Many international delegates at the conference
Pre-modifier Head post-modifier
Exocentric phrases
are those which can not be seen as expansion of a central element and their functions are varied.
Example: on the work, in the sky, under the table, at the conference.
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