Understanding Hyphens in Compound Adjectives
English
Grade 6
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of hyphens in compound adjectives, designed for Grade 6 students to analyze and annotate.
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Understanding Hyphens in Compound Adjectives
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Introduction to Hyphens in Compound Adjectives
Many writers use hyphens to connect words that work together as a single adjective before a noun. For example, a 'well-known author' or a 'high-speed train' are examples of compound adjectives. Using hyphens correctly helps clarify meaning and improves readability. Sometimes, writers forget the hyphen, which can lead to confusion, as in 'a fast growing company' versus 'a fast-growing company'. Proper hyphenation is essential in both academic and professional writing to maintain clarity.
1.
What is the purpose of hyphens in compound adjectives?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the hyphenated compound adjective in the phrase: 'a well-known author'.
[2 marks]3.
Explain the difference in meaning between 'a fast-growing company' and 'a fast growing company'.
[3 marks]B
Correcting Hyphenation Errors
Read the sentences carefully. Correct the hyphenation errors in each sentence and explain your corrections.
1.
Rewrite sentence 2 with correct hyphenation and explain why.
[3 marks]2.
Choose the correct hyphenation for the phrase: 'eco friendly' or 'eco-friendly'.
Aa) eco friendly
Bb) eco-friendly
C
Analyzing Usage in Context
Read the following sentences and annotate each compound adjective. Identify whether the hyphenation is correct or incorrect and justify your answer.
1.
Identify the compound adjective in sentence 1 and analyze if the hyphen is used correctly.
[3 marks]2.
Is the hyphenation in 'long-term' correct? Explain your reasoning.
[3 marks]D
Creative Writing: Descriptive Paragraph
Write a short descriptive paragraph about a memorable event, using at least three hyphenated compound adjectives. Use correct hyphenation throughout.
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Compose a descriptive paragraph incorporating three hyphenated compound adjectives. Ensure proper hyphen placement.
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- 1/1/2026
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