Types of Adjectives

What type of adjective is 'good-looking'?

• Compound adjective

• Beautiful-looking

• Nice-looking

• Well-looking

Give an example of a derived adjective.

• happy

• fast

• tall

• excited

Which type of adjective is 'American'?

• Continent

• Country

• Demonyms

• Language

What is a compound adjective?

• A compound adjective is a verb that is made up of two or more words joined together

• A compound adjective is a punctuation mark used to separate words

• A compound adjective is a type of adverb used to describe nouns

• A compound adjective is an adjective that is made up of two or more words joined together to act as a single modifier for a noun.

Provide an example of a proper adjective.

• Canadian

• Tall

• Happy

• American

What are the characteristics of a derived adjective?

• Derived adjectives are formed by subtracting a suffix from a base word.

• Derived adjectives are formed by adding a suffix or prefix to a base word.

• Derived adjectives are formed by changing the spelling of a base word.

• Derived adjectives are formed by combining two unrelated words.

Is 'two-story' a compound adjective?

• No

• Maybe

• Yes

• Sometimes

Name a compound adjective.

• fast-moving

• well-known

• high-quality

• good-looking

Explain the difference between a proper and a derived adjective.

• A proper adjective is always a comparative form, while a derived adjective is a superlative form.

• A proper adjective is used to describe physical characteristics, while a derived adjective is used for emotional attributes.

• A proper adjective is directly derived from a proper noun, while a derived adjective is formed from a base word by adding a suffix or prefix.

• A proper adjective is formed by adding a suffix or prefix to a base word, while a derived adjective is directly derived from a proper noun.

Identify the type of adjective in the phrase 'sunny day'.

• descriptive

• rainy

• windy

• cloudy