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#GRAMMAR 1.9 REDO

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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 of the boxes, you will type ONE word or a HYPHENATED word for your answer.
*In NINE 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: The teacher needed help erasing the blackboard.
(1 Compound Noun)
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Compound Noun #1: The teacher needed help erasing the blackboard.

Sentence #2: Our toothpaste that is in the bathroom now comes in many flavors such as mint-chocolate.
(3 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: Our toothpaste that is in the bathroom now comes in many flavors such as mint-chocolate.

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Compound Noun #2: Our toothpaste that is in the bathroom now comes in many flavors such as mint-chocolate.

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Compound Noun #3: Our toothpaste that is in the bathroom now comes in many flavors such as mint-chocolate.

Sentence #3: During the 1960s, a sit-in was a form of peaceful protest at places like Doug’s Diner.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: During the 1960s, a sit-in was a form of peaceful protest at places like Doug’s Diner.

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Compound Noun #2: During the 1960s, a sit-in was a form of peaceful protest at places like Doug’s Diner.

Sentence #4: Go get a haircut before the photoshoot.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: Go get a haircut before the photoshoot.

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Compound Noun #2: Go get a haircut before the photoshoot.

Sentence #5: Many mythologies feature an underworld or afterlife.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: Many mythologies feature an underworld or afterlife.

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Compound Noun #2: Many mythologies feature an underworld or afterlife.

Sentence #6: I had to apply to work at the hamburger restaurant.
(1 Compound Noun)
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Compound Noun #1: I had to apply to work at the hamburger restaurant.

Sentence #7: We climbed the mountain even though my backbone hurt.
(1 Compound Noun)
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Compound Noun #1: We climbed the mountain even though my backbone hurt.

Sentence #8: Can you give me a toothpick, please?
(1 Compound Noun)
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Compound Noun #1: Can you give me a toothpick, please?

Sentence #9: I can't wait to jump into the cool swimming pool after I take the clothes out of the washing machine.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: I can't wait to jump into the cool swimming pool after I take the clothes out of the washing machine.

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Compound Noun #2: I can't wait to jump into the cool swimming pool after I take the clothes out of the washing machine.

Sentence #10: Let’s order takeout for dinner from The Cheesecake Factory.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: Let’s order takeout for dinner from The Cheesecake Factory.

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Compound Noun #2: Let’s order takeout for dinner from The Cheesecake Factory.

Sentence #11: The mayor-elect will be in town for a visit this weekend.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: The mayor-elect will be in town for a visit this weekend.

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Compound Noun #2: The mayor-elect will be in town for a visit this weekend.

Sentence #12: You can score a touchdown in the game of football.
(2 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: You can score a touchdown in the game of football.

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Compound Noun #2: You can score a touchdown in the game of football.

Sentence #13: The lightning bugs were very bright last night.
(1 Compound Noun)
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Compound Noun #1: The lightning bugs were very bright last night.

Sentence #14: I had ice cream and hot dogs while you were playing baseball for Little League.
(4 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: I had ice cream and hot dogs while you were playing baseball for Little League.

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Compound Noun #2: I had ice cream and hot dogs while you were playing baseball for Little League.

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Compound Noun #3: I had ice cream and hot dogs while you were playing baseball for Little League.

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Compound Noun #4: I had ice cream and hot dogs while you were playing baseball for Little League.

Sentence #15: Would you like some iced tea or Kool-Aid while we sit outside?
(3 Compound Nouns)
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Compound Noun #1: Would you like some iced tea or Kool-Aid while we sit outside?

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Compound Noun #2: Would you like some iced tea or Kool-Aid while we sit outside?

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Compound Noun #3: Would you like some iced tea or Kool-Aid while we sit outside?

PART 2 of 2

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

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bill of health

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minute hand

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drawstring

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field trip

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mayor-elect

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go-between

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bill of fare

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full moon

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notary public

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birthday

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higher-up

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pickpocket

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wash tub

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watermelon