Worksheet on Hyphens: Compound Adjectives
English
Grade 8
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An exam-style worksheet focusing on the correct use of hyphens in compound adjectives for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Hyphens: Compound Adjectives
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Introduction to Hyphenated Compound Adjectives
The old wooden bridge creaked under the weight of the passing cars. Nearby, a well-maintained garden showcased bright, fragrant flowers. A three-legged stool sat near the doorway, and the owner of the house was known for his quick-witted, sharp-tongued personality. These hyphenated compound adjectives help clarify the descriptions and provide precise imagery for the reader.
1.
What is the purpose of hyphenating compound adjectives in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify two hyphenated compound adjectives from the passage.
[2 marks]B
Rule Application: When to Use Hyphens
Answer the following questions to demonstrate your understanding of hyphen rules in compound adjectives.
1.
In which of the following sentences is the hyphen used correctly?
Aa) The well maintained car was parked outside.
Bb) The well-maintained car was parked outside.
Cc) The well-maintained-car was parked outside.
Dd) The well maintained-car was parked outside.
2.
Explain why the hyphen is necessary in the phrase 'well-maintained.'
[3 marks]C
Identifying Hyphenated Adjectives in Sentences
Read each sentence carefully and identify the hyphenated compound adjectives.
1.
Select all hyphenated adjectives in the following sentences:
Aa) The high-speed train arrived on time.
Bb) The train was extremely high speed.
Cc) She wore a well-worn jacket.
Dd) The car had a four-wheel drive.
D
Creative Writing: Descriptive Paragraph
Write a descriptive paragraph about your favorite place using at least three hyphenated compound adjectives. Ensure correct hyphen use.
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Compose a paragraph describing your favorite place. Include at least three hyphenated compound adjectives.
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Error Correction Exercise
Identify and correct the hyphen usage errors in the following sentences.
1.
The well maintained bike was parked outside.
[2 marks]2.
She is a full time employee.
[2 marks]F
Analysis of Compound Adjectives
The three-legged stool was surprisingly stable. The red-hot iron cooled quickly. The twenty-page report was submitted on time. Each of these descriptions uses hyphenated adjectives to specify particular qualities.
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How do hyphenated adjectives like 'three-legged' and 'red-hot' contribute to the clarity of the sentences?
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