#GRAMMAR 1.9 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, November 9)

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REDO CODE: 7SNTS3

PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the compound nouns in each sentence. (29 points)
          *Each noun must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
          *In TWENTY-THREE of the boxes, you will type ONE word or a HYPHENATED word for your answer.
          *In SIX of the boxes, you will type MULTIPLE words for your answer.
          *Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many compound nouns are in the sentence. 

Sentence #1: I’ve been trying to persuade my family to visit the Basketball Hall of Fame.
(1 Compound Noun)

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Compound Noun #1: I’ve been trying to persuade my family to visit the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Sentence #2: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.
(3 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.

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Compound Noun #2: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.

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Compound Noun #3: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.

Sentence #3: The president-elect suggested that some belt-tightening would help the economy.
(2 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: The president-elect suggested that some belt-tightening would help the economy.

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Compound Noun #2: The president-elect suggested that some belt-tightening would help the economy.

Sentence #4: The standard colors for first aid are red and white.
(1 Compound Noun)

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Compound Noun #1: The standard colors for first aid are red and white.

Sentence #5: That swayback is actually a famous thoroughbred.
(2 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: That swayback is actually a famous thoroughbred.

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Compound Noun #2: That swayback is actually a famous thoroughbred.

Sentence #6: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.
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Compound Noun #1: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.

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Compound Noun #2: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.

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Compound Noun #3: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.

Sentence #7: The new tablecloth is in the dining room.
(2 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: The new tablecloth is in the dining room.

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Compound Noun #2: The new tablecloth is in the dining room.

Sentence #8: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.
(3 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.

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Compound Noun #2: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.

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Compound Noun #3: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.

Sentence #9: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.
(3 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.

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Compound Noun #2: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.

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Compound Noun #3: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.

Sentence #10: Sonja’s archery goal for the summer was to shoot a bullseye.
(1 Compound Noun)

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Compound Noun #1: Sonja’s archery goal for the summer was to shoot a bullseye.

Sentence #11: Does Annie have a cell phone I can use?
(1 Compound Noun)

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Compound Noun #1: Does Annie have a cell phone I can use?

Sentence #12: I had butterflies in my stomach when I went to St. Vincent Hospital.
(2 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: I had butterflies in my stomach when I went to St. Vincent Hospital.

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Compound Noun #2: I had butterflies in my stomach when I went to St. Vincent Hospital.

Sentence #13: Tyree had a concern because the zipper on his backpack got stuck.
(1 Compound Noun)

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Compound Noun #1: Tyree had a concern because the zipper on his backpack got stuck.

Sentence #14: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.
(3 Compound Nouns)

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Compound Noun #1: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.

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Compound Noun #2: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.

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Compound Noun #3: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.

Sentence #15: Your dry cleaning is ready to be picked up. 
(1 Compound Noun)

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Compound Noun #1: Your dry cleaning is ready to be picked up.

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the plural form of each compound noun. (15 points)

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fundraiser

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attorney-at-law

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sister-in-law

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nutcracker

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stomachache

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funny bone

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sweatshirt

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motor home

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sergeant at arms

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beehive

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color guard

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steam iron

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farmhand

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workshop

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PART 1 of 2

Compound Noun #1: I’ve been trying to persuade my family to visit the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Compound Noun #1: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.

Compound Noun #2: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.

Compound Noun #3: Kevin has a picture of his great-aunt wearing bell-bottoms and a turtleneck.

Compound Noun #1: The president-elect suggested that some belt-tightening would help the economy.

Compound Noun #2: The president-elect suggested that some belt-tightening would help the economy.

Compound Noun #1: The standard colors for first aid are red and white.

Compound Noun #1: That swayback is actually a famous thoroughbred.

Compound Noun #2: That swayback is actually a famous thoroughbred.

Compound Noun #1: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.

Compound Noun #2: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.

Compound Noun #3: Onlookers and passersby watched as the skyscraper grew taller each day.

Compound Noun #1: The new tablecloth is in the dining room.

Compound Noun #2: The new tablecloth is in the dining room.

Compound Noun #1: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.

Compound Noun #2: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.

Compound Noun #3: Bird-watchers typically use backpacks to carry binoculars, a camera, a notebook, and other supplies.

Compound Noun #1: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.

Compound Noun #2: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.

Compound Noun #3: His brother-in-law was a self-absorbed, conceited attorney-at-law.

Compound Noun #1: Sonja’s archery goal for the summer was to shoot a bullseye.

Compound Noun #1: Does Annie have a cell phone I can use?

Compound Noun #1: I had butterflies in my stomach when I went to St. Vincent Hospital.

Compound Noun #2: I had butterflies in my stomach when I went to St. Vincent Hospital.

Compound Noun #1: Tyree had a concern because the zipper on his backpack got stuck.

Compound Noun #1: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.

Compound Noun #2: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.

Compound Noun #3: The five-year-old felt the earthquake on his birthday.

Compound Noun #1: Your dry cleaning is ready to be picked up.

PART 2 of 2

fundraiser

attorney-at-law

sister-in-law

nutcracker

stomachache

funny bone

sweatshirt

motor home

sergeant at arms

beehive

color guard

steam iron

farmhand

workshop

stepfather