Compound Adjective

What is a compound adjective?

• a) An adjective that describes two or more nouns separately
  

• b) An adjective formed by combining two or more words to describe a noun
  

• c) An adjective that modifies verbs
  

• d) An adjective used only in formal writing
  

Which of the following is a compound adjective used to describe someone's personality?

• a) Red-haired
  

• b) Tall building
  

• c) Running quickly
  

• d) Very interesting
  

Which compound adjective correctly describes a fast-moving river?

• a) Slow-moving
  

• b) Swiftly moving
  

• c) Quick moving
  

• d) Rapidly moving
  

What is the compound adjective in the sentence: "She wore a bright-colored dress"?

• a) She

• b) Bright
  

• c) Colored
  

• d) Bright-colored

  
  

Which of these is not a compound adjective?

• a) High-speed

• b) Deep-blue
  

• c) Quickly
  

• d) Old-fashioned

  
  

In the phrase "heavy-duty truck," what does "heavy-duty" describe?

• a) The type of truck

• b) The color of the truck
  

• c) The truck's age
  

• d) The truck's size

  
  

What does the compound adjective "hardworking" suggest about someone?

• a) They are lazy
  

• b) They work diligently and consistently
  

• c) They work only occasionally
  

• d) They work slowly

  
  

Which of the following is a compound adjective in the sentence: "The small-town atmosphere was charming"?

• a) Small
  

• b) The
  

• c) Town
  

• d) Small-town

  
  

What does the compound adjective "open-minded" imply about a person?

• a) They have a closed perspective

• b) They are unwilling to consider new ideas
  

• c) They are receptive to new ideas and viewpoints
  

• d) They are indifferent to opinions

  
  

Which of the following is not a compound adjective?

• a) Four-legged
  

• b) Round-the-clock
  

• c) Modernly
  

• d) Well-behaved