Words and phrases before the head noun
Words used before a noun: participles
- You can sometimes use the present participle (-ing) and past participle (-ed) of a verb in front of the head noun to describe the state of the noun:
The ruined building will be demolished tomorrow.
(past participle)The roaring lion pounced on its victim.
(present participle)
More info
- Participles as modifiers (About.com)
- Premodifiers (scroll down to 'Four Major Types') (About.com)