Learning English Vocabulary Compound adjectives
Feb 10, 2025
Discover the power of compound adjectives and how they enhance your descriptions, like ‘low-fat’ and ‘high-quality.’ Learn the punctuation rules that keep your writing clear, especially the art of hyphenation. Enjoy an engaging quiz that tests your knowledge and pick up tips for expanding your vocabulary through social media. Plus, hear practical insights from a racing driver that bring these concepts to life!
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Compound Adjectives with Numbers
- Compound adjectives are formed with a number and a noun, like "70-second lap".
- They describe another noun, creating a descriptive phrase.
Pluralization in Compound Adjectives
- When using nouns of length in compound adjectives, don't pluralize the noun.
- For example, it's "four-kilometre course", not "four-kilometres course".
Hyphenation Rule
- Use a hyphen to connect the parts of a number-noun compound adjective.
- Examples: "26-mile race", "six-foot man".