Adjectives Test

Which of the following is the correct hyphen symbol?

• -

• _

• /

• ~

What is the purpose of a hyphen in a compound adjective?

• To separate sentences

• To join words that function as a single adjective

• To replace a comma

Which of the following correctly uses a hyphen?

• ice cream

• well-trained

• dog and cat

• treehouse

Identify the hyphenated compound adjective:

• fast car

• long-term solution

• red apple

• walk slowly

What is a compound adjective?

• Two nouns combined to describe an action

• A single adjective used in a sentence

• Two or more words joined by a hyphen to describe a noun

• A verb describing an adjective

In which of the following cases is a hyphen required?

• Adjectives following a noun

• Two words acting as a single adjective before a noun

• Proper nouns

• Independent clauses

Which sentence shows incorrect hyphen usage?

• My sister-in-law is here.

• I bought a two-year-old car.

• She likes the well-organized event.

• The train is fast-moving.

Which of the following is not a compound adjective?

• well-dressed

• high-speed

• big house

• fast-moving

Identify the descriptive adjective: "The blue sky was heart-breaking."

• sky

• blue

• heart-braking

• was

Which of the following is not a descriptive adjective?

• soft

• dog

• tall

• bright