Adjectives and Adverbs Quick Check
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Question
Which statement best describes a defining feature of a compound adjective?(1 point)
Responses
It is used to replace a noun.
It is used to replace a noun.
It is always hyphenated.
It is always hyphenated.
It is usually a made-up word.
It is usually a made-up word.
It consists of more than one word.
It consists of more than one word.
The correct answer is: It consists of more than one word.
To answer this question, we need to understand the defining features of a compound adjective. Compound adjectives are made up of two or more words that work together to describe a noun. They typically appear before the noun they are modifying.
Let's analyze each response:
1. "It is used to replace a noun."
This statement is incorrect. Compound adjectives are not used to replace nouns.
2. "It is always hyphenated."
This statement is partly correct. Compound adjectives can be hyphenated, especially when they come before a noun. However, not all compound adjectives are hyphenated. Some examples of hyphenated compound adjectives are "well-known," "high-speed," and "full-time." However, there are also compound adjectives that are not hyphenated, such as "red hot," "heavy rain," and "small town."
3. "It is usually a made-up word."
This statement is incorrect. Compound adjectives are not necessarily made up or invented words. They can be combinations of existing words.
4. "It consists of more than one word."
This statement is correct. A defining feature of a compound adjective is that it consists of two or more words working together to describe a noun.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is: "It consists of more than one word."