Ch. 8b

What is a proper adjective?

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What punctuation is used between two words in a compound adjective?

• comma

• semicolon

• hyphen

• parantheses

Identify each underlined word.

Most United States citizens probably know Noah Webster as a famous dictionary maker.

• modifying noun

• proper adjective

• coumpound adjective

Identify each underlined word.

In 1828 Webster gave colonial America the result of his life's work, a dictionary of the English language.

• modifying noun

• proper adjective

• coumpound adjective

Identify each underlined word.

In addition to his dictionary, Webster produced the "Blue-backed Speller".

• modifying noun

• proper adjective

• coumpound adjective

Identify each underlined word.

This was the well-known name for an educational textbook that Webster wrote.

• modifying noun

• proper adjective

• coumpound adjective

Identify each underlined word.

This speller did much to standardize American spelling.

• modifying noun

• proper adjective

• coumpound adjective

Read the mentor text on page 216.

List the directional words the author uses to guide your eye.

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What organizational method of writing describes a location or an object in a specific order using directional words such as above, in front of, next, or between to show the logical progression? (p. 15, 216)

• chronological order

• spatial order

• order of importance

• illustration

Revise the paragraph below to include more concrete, specific details. Be sure to use spatial order as you describe the office.

The office was big. there was a lot of stuff on the walls. There were also a lot of cubicles with desks. Some of the cubicles were decorated. Other cublicles were bare. The carpet was worn.

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