hyphens_in_compound_words_prefixes_and_suffixes_grade6_assessment_mixed

Complete the sentence with the correct hyphenated word: The teacher gave us a _____ assignment to complete over the weekend. A) last-minute B) last minute C) lastminute D) last-minuted

• last-minute

• last minute

• lastminute

• last-minuted

Answer explanation

The compound adjective 'last-minute' should be hyphenated as it modifies 'assignment.'

Choose the correct hyphenated form for clarity: She bought a _____ sofa. A) brand-new B) brand new C) brandnew D) brand-newed

• brand-new

• brand new

• brandnew

• brand-newed

Answer explanation

'Brand-new' is a compound adjective that modifies 'sofa' and should be hyphenated.

True or False: The word 'mother-in-law' should be hyphenated as it combines multiple words into a single concept.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Compound words like 'mother-in-law' are often hyphenated to clarify the relationship.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

Select the correct hyphenated compound adjective: The _____ meal was delicious. A) home-made B) home made C) homemade D) home-maded

• home-made

• home made

• homemade

• home-maded

Answer explanation

The compound adjective 'home-made' should be hyphenated when it describes a meal.

Which word correctly completes the sentence: Her actions were _____ and unpredictable. A) child-like B) child like C) childlike D) childrens' like

• child-like

• child like

• childlike

• childrens' like

Answer explanation

'Childlike' is a single word describing behavior and does not require a hyphen.

True or False: In the phrase 'cost-effective solution,' the words should be hyphenated because they modify the noun together.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Compound adjectives like 'cost-effective' are hyphenated when preceding the noun they modify.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the correctly hyphenated term: The _____ puppy was a handful. A) high energy B) high-energy C) highly-energy D) high-energetic

• high energy

• high-energy

• highly-energy

• high-energetic

Answer explanation

The compound adjective 'high-energy' should be hyphenated as it describes the puppy.

Choose the correct hyphenated form: The scientist conducted a _____ experiment. A) long-term B) long term C) longterm D) long-termed

• long-term

• long term

• longterm

• long-termed

Answer explanation

'Long-term' is a compound adjective and should be hyphenated.

True or False: The word 'co-worker' should be hyphenated to avoid confusion with 'coworker.'

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hyphenating 'co-worker' avoids confusion with similar-looking words like 'coworker,' which can be misinterpreted.

Complete the sentence with the correct form: He is a _____ writer. A) wellknown B) well-known C) well known D) well-knowned

• wellknown

• well-known

• well known

• well-knowned

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'well-known' because it's a compound adjective modifying 'writer.'