Learning English Vocabulary
Compound adjectives
Jun 24, 2024
Learn about compound adjectives like low-fat yoghurt and high-quality carbohydrates. Explore formation with numbers and nouns, correct hyphen usage, and avoiding plurals. Discover using 'high' or 'low' with a noun, take a quiz, and get tips for vocabulary learning.
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- Compound adjectives combine numbers with nouns (e.g. 70-second lap), and words like high/low with nouns (e.g. high quality)
- Hyphens are used to connect the components in compound adjectives, ensuring clarity and proper usage
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Formation of Compound Adjectives
Compound adjectives are created by combining a number with a noun to describe another noun. For example, in the podcast, a 70-second lap and a four-kilometre course were mentioned. Hyphens are used to connect the number and noun in compound adjectives, such as a seventy-second lap or a six-foot man.
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