What is the primary benefit of using compound adjectives in academic writing?

Understanding Compound Adjectives

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9th - 10th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They confuse the reader.
They make writing more concise and accurate.
They add unnecessary complexity.
They make sentences longer.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is a compound adjective typically formed?
By joining two or more nouns.
By joining two or more adjectives with a hyphen.
By joining two or more verbs.
By joining two or more adverbs.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a compound adjective?
Quickly running
Very tall
Long-distance
Happily singing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a hyphen in a compound adjective?
To separate the words completely.
To link the words into a single adjective.
To make the words independent.
To add an extra word.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a compound adjective?
Out-of-date
Five-minute
Quickly-running
Long-distance
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What additional information does the compound adjective 'five-minute' provide?
The talk is about five topics.
The talk is in five languages.
The talk is five minutes long.
The talk is for five people.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the compound adjective 'sugar-coated' describe?
A tablet that is sweet.
A tablet that is coated with sugar.
A tablet that is bitter.
A tablet that is sour.
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