Quiz on Using Hyphens with Compound Modifiers

What is a compound modifier?

• A single word describing a noun

• Two or more words describing a noun

• A phrase that does not describe anything

• A type of punctuation

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When should you use a hyphen?

• When the modifier comes after the noun

• When the first word ends in '-ly'

• When the modifier comes before the noun

• When the noun is a proper noun

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which of the following is correct?

• A well-balanced meal.

• A well balanced meal.

• The meal is well-balanced.

• The well-balanced meal is tasty.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

What should you do if the first word ends in '-ly'?

• Always use a comma

• Do not use a hyphen

• Use a semicolon

• Use a hyphen

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which of the following does NOT require a hyphen?

• A well-written story

• A carefully prepared dinner

• A four-cheese sauce

• A quick-witted girl

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

What is the correct form of 'well written' when used before a noun?

• Well-written story

• Well written story

• Well write story

• Wellwritten story

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which of the following is an example of a proper adjective?

• Carefully prepared

• Puerto Rican

• Quick-witted

• Well-balanced

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the correct form of 'three hour' when used before a noun?

• Three-hour cooking-time

• Three hour-cooking time

• Three-hour cooking time

• Three hour cooking time

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• He is a broad minded person.

• He is a broad-minded.

• He is a broad-minded person.

• He is broad-minded person.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

What is the correct form of 'wash and wear' when used before a noun?

• Wash and-wear shirt

• Wash-and-wear shirt

• Wash and wear shirt

• Wash-and wear shirt

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A