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Grammar 7.7: Nouns Acting as Adjectives

PART 1 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any noun-adjectives in the sentence. (8 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. (8 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 two of each type.

3. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the noun-adjective. (8 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.
Sentence #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 1
1.

Noun-Adjective #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.

Question 2
2.

Type #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.

Question 3
3.

Modified Word #1: Grab the tennis balls and your shoes before we leave.

Sentence #2: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 4
4.

Noun-Adjective #1: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.

Question 5
5.

Type #1: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.

Question 6
6.

Modified Word #1: My passenger’s seatbelt saved her life in the accident.

Sentence #3: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 7
7.

Noun-Adjective #1: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.

Question 8
8.

Type #1: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.

Question 9
9.

Modified Word #1: Pampered Chef’s mixing bowls are made of glass.

Sentence #4: Jane’s wedding is next week.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 10
10.

Noun-Adjective #1: Jane’s wedding is next week.

Question 11
11.

Type #1: Jane’s wedding is next week.

Question 12
12.

Modified Word #1: Jane’s wedding is next week.

Sentence #5: Have you been to the research center?
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 13
13.

Noun-Adjective #1: Have you been to the research center?

Question 14
14.

Type #1: Have you been to the research center?

Question 15
15.

Modified Word #1: Have you been to the research center?

Sentence #6: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 16
16.

Noun-Adjective #1: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.

Question 17
17.

Type #1: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.

Question 18
18.

Modified Word #1: The doctor’s coat was hanging in his office.

Sentence #7: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 19
19.

Noun-Adjective #1: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.

Question 20
20.

Type #1: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.

Question 21
21.

Modified Word #1: The Chinese dumplings are the best item on the menu.

Sentence #8: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 22
22.

Noun-Adjective #1: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.

Question 23
23.

Type #1: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.

Question 24
24.

Modified Word #1: The Japanese cranes are meant for good luck.

Grammar 7.8: Pronouns Acting as Adjectives

PART 2 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any pronoun-adjectives in the sentence. (8 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. (8 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 two of each type.

3. Identify the noun or pronoun being modified by the pronoun-adjective. (8 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.
Sentence #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 25
25.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.

Question 26
26.

Type #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.

Question 27
27.

Modified Word #1: Lila’s dog wagged its tail in anticipation of Jess’s arrival.

Sentence #2: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 28
28.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?

Question 29
29.

Type #1: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?

Question 30
30.

Modified Word #1: Whose parents are over there wearing the dinosaur costumes?

Sentence #3: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 31
31.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?

Question 32
32.

Type #1: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?

Question 33
33.

Modified Word #1: Which shirt matches best with the shoes over there?

Sentence #4: Many young children are available for adoption.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 34
34.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: Many young children are available for adoption.

Question 35
35.

Type #1: Many young children are available for adoption.

Question 36
36.

Modified Word #1: Many young children are available for adoption.

Sentence #5: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 37
37.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.

Question 38
38.

Type #1: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.

Question 39
39.

Modified Word #1: Each homework assignment is expected to be completed.

Sentence #6: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 40
40.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.

Question 41
41.

Type #1: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.

Question 42
42.

Modified Word #1: Everyone wishes those summer days would last forever.

Sentence #7: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 43
43.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.

Question 44
44.

Type #1: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.

Question 45
45.

Modified Word #1: He played Fix-It Felix, Jr. in our production of Wreck-It Ralph.

Sentence #8: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.
(1 Adjective and 1 Modified Word)
Question 46
46.

Pronoun-Adjective #1: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.

Question 47
47.

Type #1: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.

Question 48
48.

Modified Word #1: The storm has scared those sweet baby ponies.

Grammar 7.9: Compound Adjectives

PART 3 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. Insert a hyphen or hyphens to separate the compound adjectives. (10 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.
Question 49
49.

The about to be married woman appeared nervous as she put on her wedding dress. (3)

Question 50
50.

I like to think of myself as pro American. (1)

Question 51
51.

Cell phone use has increased post 1990s. (1)

Question 52
52.

You must be twenty five in order to rent a car. (1)

Question 53
53.

I really dislike that fifteen year old boy in my class. (2)

Question 54
54.

We have a three, four, and five foot table available for rental. (3)

Question 55
55.

Please cut a 35 inch piece of string before beginning the craft project. (1)

Question 56
56.

You are so self centered! (1)

Question 57
57.

Do you live in the mid Atlantic region? (1)

Question 58
58.

Reggie grabbed his cross country skis and went up north. (1)

Grammar 7.9: Compound Adjectives

PART 4 of 4

DIRECTIONS:
1. In FOUR of the sentences, insert a hyphen or hyphens to separate the compound adjectives. (4 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 FOUR of the sentences, write correct in the box for your answer. (4 points)
Question 59
59.

Two thirds of the class did not complete their assignment. (0 or 1)

Question 60
60.

Unfortunately, the train was very slow moving. (0 or 1)

Question 61
61.

The Oscars is a widely popular event. (0 or 1)

Question 62
62.

The young child was extremely overtired and cried for hours. (0 or 1)

Question 63
63.

She’s a very strong willed woman and if she has decided to leave school, nothing will stop her. (0 or 1)

Question 64
64.

The stay at home mom baked cookies for all of the neighborhood kids. (2)

Question 65
65.

He purchased the fire, dog, and soot proof vest online. (3)

Question 66
66.

Rodolfo is a ridiculously assertive lawyer. (0 or 1)