there is an allowance for a learning curve

[GoldfishLord]

They are more open to bigger challenges if there is an allowance for a learning curve.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes...yees-adapt-to-new-technology/?sh=6666a3ca6ab0

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Do native English speakers think that "for a learning curve" modifies adjectivally "an allowance"?

 

[jutfrank]

What do native English speakers have to do with this? You're asking a question about grammar.

The preposition phrase for a learning curve is a noun phrase modifier, modifying allowance.

I'm curious to know why you're asking this question. Where did it come from?

 

[GoldfishLord]

• The opportunity to get an education at an elite school should be available to all, not just a select few.

I see "the opportunity to get an education at an elite school" as one group of words.

• They are more open to bigger challenges if there is an allowance for a learning curve.

I also see "an allowance for a learning curve" as one group of words.
I wonder if native English speakers see "an allowance for a learning curve" as one group of words.

 

[Tarheel]

@GoldfishLord It's a noun phrase.

 

[GoldfishLord]

Are you saying that "an allowance for a learning curve" is a noun phrase?

 

[giddyman]

Hey, GoldfishLord.

Good to see another Korean here.
As a same Korean, I know what you mean, but this kind of question looks absurd.
English natives focus more on the meanings, not the structures.

Not a teacher.

 

[Tarheel]

Are you saying that "an allowance for a learning curve" is a noun phrase?

That's what I said, yes.

 

[jutfrank]

I see "the opportunity to get an education at an elite school" as one group of words.

I also see "an allowance for a learning curve" as one group of words.

Yes, those are both grammatical groups of words.

What's your question exactly? What exactly don't you understand?