Compound nouns - Grade 6 Assessment

Choose the correct plural form for the compound noun: brother-in-law.

• brothers-in-law

• brother-in-laws

• brother-in-law

• brothers-in-laws

Answer explanation

The plural of 'brother-in-law' is 'brothers-in-law' because the main noun is 'brother'.

Complete the sentence: The two _____ were playing in the park.

• childs

• children

• child

• child's

Answer explanation

The plural of 'child' is 'children'.

The plural of 'mother-in-law' is 'mothers-in-law'.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The main noun 'mother' is pluralized to form 'mothers-in-law'.

Identify the correct plural form of the compound noun: passer-by.

• passer-bies

• passers-by

• passers-bys

• passer-bys

Answer explanation

The main noun 'passer' is pluralized in 'passers-by'.

Complete the sentence using the correct plural form: The _____ were filled with beautiful flowers.

• basketful

• basketsful

• basketfuls

• basketful's

Answer explanation

The plural of 'basketful' is 'basketfuls', following the rule for regular nouns.

Choose the correct plural form: editor-in-chief.

• editors-in-chief

• editor-in-chiefs

• editors-in-chiefs

• editor-in-chief

Answer explanation

The main noun 'editor' is pluralized in 'editors-in-chief'.

In the compound noun 'attorney general', both words are pluralized to form 'attorneys generals'.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Only the main noun 'attorney' is pluralized to form 'attorneys general'.

Complete the sentence: The _____ were invited to the meeting.

• headmasters

• headmaster

• headsmasters

• heads of masters

Answer explanation

The compound noun 'headmaster' is pluralized as 'headmasters'.

Which plural form is correct for 'runner-up'?

• runner-ups

• runners-up

• runner's-up

• runners-ups

Answer explanation

The main noun 'runner' is pluralized in 'runners-up'.

Complete the sentence with the correct plural form: The _____ were buzzing with excitement.

• beehives

• bee hives

• bees-hive

• bees'-hives

Answer explanation

The compound noun 'beehive' is pluralized as 'beehives'.