Compound Nouns and Compound Adjectives Questions Quiz
English multiple-choice grammar quiz about Compound Nouns and Compound Adjectives Questions
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Which of the following is an open compound noun?
A. Notebook
B. Check-in
C. Bus stop
D. Greenhouse
Which of the following is NOT a compound adjective?
A. Long-lasting
B. High-quality
C. Swimming pool
D. Short-sighted
In the phrase “time-saving device,” “time-saving” is an example of a:
A. Compound noun
B. Compound adjective
C. Hyphenated noun
D. Open noun
Which sentence contains a compound noun?
A. She has a well-prepared meal.
B. We met at the bus stop.
C. He has a two-year-old dog.
D. This is a time-consuming task.
Which is an incorrect use of a compound adjective?
A. A five-star hotel
B. A high-quality service
C. A highly-skilled job
D. A two hour meeting
What is the purpose of a compound adjective?
A. To act as a single noun
B. To modify or describe a noun
In the phrase “a brightly-lit room,” “brightly-lit” is:
A. A closed compound noun
B. An open compound noun
C. A hyphenated compound adjective
D. A compound verb
The phrase “a long-lasting solution” is:
A. A compound noun
B. A compound adjective
C. Both a noun and adjective
D. Neither
Identify the compound noun in the sentence: “The football team played at the stadium.”
A. Played
B. Football
Choose the correct sentence:
A. This is a ten year old house.
B. This is a ten-year-old house.
C. This is a ten-year old house.
D. This is a ten year-old house.
What is the main stress in the compound noun “greenhouse”?
A. Green
B. House
C. Both equally stressed
D. No stress
Which structure forms the compound adjective “record-breaking”?
A. Adjective + Noun
B. Noun + Present Participle (-ing)
C. Adjective + Past Participle (-ed)
D. Noun + Adjective
The word “bedroom” belongs to which compound noun category?
A. Closed form
B. Hyphenated form
C. Open form
D. Number-based form
Which compound adjective does NOT need a hyphen?
A. Well-known author
B. Highly skilled teacher
Identify the correct plural form of “mother-in-law”:
A. Mothers-in-law
B. Mother-in-laws
C. Mother-in-law’s
D. Mothers-in-laws