DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any noun-adjectives in the sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
*Each noun-adjective must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*If it is possessive, be sure to include the apostrophe in your answer.
2. Identify the type of noun that is acting as an adjective. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*Each noun-adjective type must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*There are EXACTLY three of each type.
3. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the noun-adjective. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
*Each word modified must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
Noun-Adjective #1: This linen shirt would look good with my Bermuda shorts.
Type #1: This linen shirt would look good with my Bermuda shorts.
Modified Word #1: This linen shirt would look good with my Bermuda shorts.
Noun-Adjective #2: This linen shirt would look good with my Bermuda shorts.
Type #2: This linen shirt would look good with my Bermuda shorts.
Modified Word #2: This linen shirt would look good with my Bermuda shorts.
Noun-Adjective #1: Tony’s skateboard cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed into the concrete wall.
Type #1: Tony’s skateboard cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed into the concrete wall.
Modified Word #1: Tony’s skateboard cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed into the concrete wall.
Noun-Adjective #2: Tony’s skateboard cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed into the concrete wall.
Type #2: Tony’s skateboard cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed into the concrete wall.
Modified Word #2: Tony’s skateboard cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed into the concrete wall.
Noun-Adjective #1: My family took an Alaskan cruise last summer.
Type #1: My family took an Alaskan cruise last summer.
Modified Word #1: My family took an Alaskan cruise last summer.
Noun-Adjective #1: Some Mexican pottery is ceramic.
Type #1: Some Mexican pottery is ceramic.
Modified Word #1: Some Mexican pottery is ceramic.
Noun-Adjective #1: Is Chelsea’s costume missing from the closet?
Type #1: Is Chelsea’s costume missing from the closet?
Modified Word #1: Is Chelsea’s costume missing from the closet?
Noun-Adjective #1: Our grandparents’ neighbors are from India.
Type #1: Our grandparents’ neighbors are from India.
Modified Word #1: Our grandparents’ neighbors are from India.
Noun-Adjective #1: The mother picked up all of the girl’s dolls off the floor.
Type #1: The mother picked up all of the girl’s dolls off the floor.
Modified Word #1: The mother picked up all of the girl’s dolls off the floor.
Noun-Adjective #1: Ron’s car is in the garage because it is supposed to storm later tonight.
Type #1: Ron’s car is in the garage because it is supposed to storm later tonight.
Modified Word #1: Ron’s car is in the garage because it is supposed to storm later tonight.
Noun-Adjective #1: Can you please get me the spaghetti sauce from the cupboard?
Type #1: Can you please get me the spaghetti sauce from the cupboard?
Modified Word #1: Can you please get me the spaghetti sauce from the cupboard?
Noun-Adjective #1: Her dress got caught underneath one of the table’s legs.
Type #1: Her dress got caught underneath one of the table’s legs.
Modified Word #1: Her dress got caught underneath one of the table’s legs.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any pronoun-adjectives in the sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*If there is an apostrophe +s, include that in your answer.
*Each pronoun-adjective must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
2. Identify the type of pronoun that is acting as an adjective. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
*Each pronoun-adjective type must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*There are EXACTLY three of each type.
3. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the pronoun-adjective. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
*Each word modified must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: This yellow silk shirt would look good with my brown linen Bermuda shorts.
Type #1: This yellow silk shirt would look good with my brown linen Bermuda shorts.
Modified Word #1: This yellow silk shirt would look good with my brown linen Bermuda shorts.
Pronoun-Adjective #2: This yellow silk shirt would look good with my brown linen Bermuda shorts.
Type #2: This yellow silk shirt would look good with my brown linen Bermuda shorts.
Modified Word #2: This yellow silk shirt would look good with my brown linen Bermuda shorts.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Tony’s skateboard wheels cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed.
Type #1: Tony’s skateboard wheels cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed.
Modified Word #1: Tony’s skateboard wheels cracked when his sunglasses fell off and he crashed.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Our grandparents’ neighbors took an Alaskan ocean cruise.
Type #1: Our grandparents’ neighbors took an Alaskan ocean cruise.
Modified Word #1: Our grandparents’ neighbors took an Alaskan ocean cruise.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Some Mexican pottery is ceramic.
Type #1: Some Mexican pottery is ceramic.
Modified Word #1: Some Mexican pottery is ceramic.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Whose Victorian costume is missing from the costume closet?
Type #1: Whose Victorian costume is missing from the costume closet?
Modified Word #1: Whose Victorian costume is missing from the costume closet?
Pronoun-Adjective #1: What time will you be arriving for dinner at that restaurant?
Type #1: What time will you be arriving for dinner at that restaurant?
Modified Word #1: What time will you be arriving for dinner at that restaurant?
Pronoun-Adjective #2: What time will you be arriving for dinner at that restaurant?
Type #2: What time will you be arriving for dinner at that restaurant?
Modified Word #2: What time will you be arriving for dinner at that restaurant?
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Neither candidate gave the public a reason to rejoice.
Type #1: Neither candidate gave the public a reason to rejoice.
Modified Word #1: Neither candidate gave the public a reason to rejoice.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: These novels belong on the shelf next to the mysteries.
Type #1: These novels belong on the shelf next to the mysteries.
Modified Word #1: These novels belong on the shelf next to the mysteries.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Many contestants attempt to win the contest, but few actually claim first prize.
Type #1: Many contestants attempt to win the contest, but few actually claim first prize.
Modified Word #1: Many contestants attempt to win the contest, but few actually claim first prize.
Pronoun-Adjective #1: Will you tell me which house belongs to the Cook family?
Type #1: Will you tell me which house belongs to the Cook family?
Modified Word #1: Will you tell me which house belongs to the Cook family?
DIRECTIONS:
1. Insert a hyphen or hyphens to separate the compound adjectives. (15 points)
*You must copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many hyphens to include in your answer.
When Brian got his promotion, he bought a brand new car. (1)
Leila is wearing an old fashioned skirt that she found in her grandmother's drawer. (1)
His 11 year old niece is coming to visit. (2)
In Social Studies class, we are learning about the pre Industrial era. (1)
His orange yellow skin looked very unhealthy. (1)
That is the only 10 story building in the town. (1)
I hope to make the A team for gymnastics! (1)
You can refill your glass of water at the self serve station over in the corner. (1)
He bought a five thousand dollar computer for college. (2)
You need an up to date computer to run this software. (2)
Cathy is a well mannered girl and very polite. (1)
These old stone and mortar buildings have stood the test of time. (2)
This year we will be having 3, 6, and 9 month employee evaluations. (3)
Our college campus is hosting an all inclusive study. (1)
I need a half inch measurement for this, please. (1)
DIRECTIONS:
1. In SIX of the sentences, insert a hyphen or hyphens to separate the compound adjectives. (6 points)
*You must copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many hyphens to include in your answer.
2. In SIX of the sentences, write correct in the box for your answer. (6 points)
Kate is always so fashion conscious about everything. (0 or 1)
Nancy is a short sighted girl, so she can't even read what's on the blackboard. (0 or 1)
Absent minded Sam is in charge of our group project, so that’s not good. (0 or 1)
She is an exceptionally talented girl if you ask me. (0 or 1)
Local retailers need to hire more full and part time employees. (2)
Businesses usually have open and closed door policies. (2)
The woman is quite pretty. (0 or 1)
My cat is incredibly happy to have his dinner. (0 or 1)
High volume trading is a big part of my uncle’s job. (0 or 1)
Those drawings are full scale. (0 or 1)
My annoying yet cute cousin is coming into town. (2)
I am very cautious when driving in the winter. (0 or 1)