3.1 Compound Words and Vocabulary Quiz

What is an example of an open compound word?

• father-in-law

• cell phone

• well-dressed

• one-third

Which of the following is a hyphenated compound word?

• high school

• paper clip

• good-looking

• sleeping bag

What does the word "faint" mean?

• strong and clear

• not clear or strong; weak

• very bright

• extremely loud

What is a platoon?

• a type of food

• a military unit with squads of soldiers

• a kind of plant

• a musical instrument

Who are recruits?

• experienced soldiers

• newly enlisted soldiers or sailors

• retired officers

• civilians

What does "creased" mean?

• smooth and flat

• marked by folds or wrinkles

• shiny and new

• colorful and bright

What does "battered" mean?

• new and shiny

• worn and weathered

• clean and fresh

• bright and colorful

What is a simple subject?

• a verb that tells what the subject does

• a noun that tells who or what the sentence is about

• an adjective describing the subject

• a conjunction joining sentences

What is a compound subject?

• a single noun

• two or more subjects sharing the same predicate

• a verb describing the action

• a single predicate

What is a simple predicate?

• a noun describing the subject

• a verb that tells what the subject does

• an adjective modifying the subject

• a conjunction joining clauses