Lesson: Separate Two or More Adjectives Proceeding a Noun

Which of the following is an example of a place?

• Firefighter

• Hawaii

• Smartphone

• Love

What is the definition of an adjective?

• Words that describe actions

• Words that modify nouns or pronouns

• Words that connect sentences

• Words that indicate time

Which of the following is an example of a compound noun?

• Firefighter

• Smartphone

• Fourteen-year-olds

• Love

What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?

• Use commas to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun

• Use commas to separate nouns and verbs

• Use commas to end a sentence

• Use commas to start a new paragraph

Which of the following sentences correctly uses adjectives in a series without a comma before the final adjective?

• Jack Russell terriers are small, energetic dogs.

• Jack Russell terriers are small energetic dogs.

• Jack Russell terriers are small, and energetic dogs.

• Jack Russell terriers are small and energetic, dogs.

According to Note 1, when should you not use a comma before the final adjective in a series?

• When the final adjective is thought of as part of the noun.

• When the final adjective is not part of the noun.

• When the final adjective is an adverb.

• When the final adjective is a verb.

According to Note 2, where should a comma never be used?

• Between an adjective and the noun immediately following it.

• Between two adjectives in a series.

• Between a noun and a verb.

• Between two nouns in a series.

Which of the following is an incorrect example of using commas with adjectives?

• The cute, clever, terrier who stars in TV’s Wishbone is really named Soccer.

• The cute, clever terrier who stars in TV’s Wishbone is really named Soccer.

• The cute, clever, terrier who stars in TV’s Wishbone, is really named Soccer.

• The cute, clever terrier, who stars in TV’s Wishbone is really named Soccer.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma between adjectives?

• These intelligent, loyal, playful pets always enjoy a challenge.

• These intelligent loyal playful pets always enjoy a challenge.

• These intelligent, loyal playful pets always enjoy a challenge.

• These intelligent loyal, playful pets always enjoy a challenge.

What is the name of the dog who stars in TV’s Wishbone?

• Soccer

• Spot

• Rover

• Buddy