Lesson on how to use COMPOUND ADJECTIVES - (good-looking guy, flat-footed woman, nicely-done)

Lesson on how to use COMPOUND ADJECTIVES - (good-looking guy, flat-footed woman, nicely-done)

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English, Other

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains compound adjectives, which are formed by combining two or more words. It covers four types: adjective + noun + Ed, adverb + past participle, adjective/adverb/noun + present participle, and numbers. Examples are provided for each type, and the importance of not pluralizing compound adjectives is emphasized. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the key points.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a compound adjective?

A single word that describes a noun

A noun that describes another noun

Two or more words combined to act as a single adjective

A verb that describes an action

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an adjective + noun + Ed compound adjective?

Time saving

Well done

Good looking

Left-handed

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What structure does the compound adjective 'nicely done' follow?

Noun + present participle

Adverb + past participle

Adjective + noun + Ed

Adjective + present participle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a compound adjective with a present participle?

Brightly colored

45 year old

Short tempered

Good looking

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should numbers be used in compound adjectives?

Only in specific contexts like age

Without an 's' to keep it singular

With an 's' to indicate plural

With a hyphen only if it's a large number

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct example of a number-based compound adjective?

5-years-old

5 year olds

5 years old

5-year-old

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fun aspect of compound adjectives mentioned in the lesson?

You can create your own compound adjectives

They are easy to learn

They always follow strict rules

They can be used in any language