2nd quarter grammar test review

Front

What is the correct hyphenation for compound nouns like 'great grandmother'?

Back

great-grandmother

Front

How do you correctly form possessive nouns for compound subjects, such as 'ex husband'?

Back

ex-husband's

Front

What is the past tense of 'set' when referring to placing something down?

Back

set

Front

What is the past participle of 'lie' when referring to resting in a position?

Back

lain

Front

What is the correct hyphenation for terms like 'all state'?

Back

all-state

Front

What is the rule for hyphenating compound adjectives before a noun?

Back

Compound adjectives are hyphenated when they precede a noun.

Front

What is the difference between 'lay' and 'lie'?

Back

'Lay' requires a direct object, while 'lie' does not.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to lie' in the past tense?

Back

lay

Front

What is the significance of using hyphens in compound modifiers?

Back

Hyphens clarify meaning and prevent misreading.

Front

What is the rule for using apostrophes in possessive nouns?

Back

Add an apostrophe and 's' for singular nouns, and just an apostrophe for plural nouns ending in 's'.