What is a compound adjective?

Mastering Hyphens in Compound Adjectives

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A phrase that acts as an adverb
A hyphenated phrase that acts as an adjective
A single word that describes a noun
A complex sentence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which example shows a compound adjective?
A quickly-running stream
A very tall man
A well-known artist
An extremely bright light
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a hyphen used in compound adjectives?
To separate adjectives from nouns
To emphasize the adjective
To create a list of adjectives
To connect words that describe a noun together
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What changes when a compound adjective follows a noun?
It is always hyphenated
It loses the hyphen
It becomes an adverb
It must be capitalized
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'fast-talking' in 'fast-talking salesman' imply?
The salesman talks about speed
The salesman is slow
The salesman speaks quickly
The salesman is dishonest
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is an example of a noun used in a compound adjective?
Quickly-moving
Sun-dried
Beautifully-designed
Blue-eyed
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you correctly write a compound adjective for a building with ten stories?
Ten stories building
Ten-story building
Building of ten stories
Ten-stories building
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