Question

Which statement best describes a defining feature of a compound adjective?
It consists of more than one word
It is usually a made up word
It is always hyphenated
It is used to replace a noun

Answer 1

The statement that best describes a defining feature of a compound adjective is "It consists of more than one word."

Compound adjectives are formed by combining two or more words, often resulting in a descriptive term that modifies a noun. While many compound adjectives are hyphenated, it is not a requirement for all of them, so the hyphenation rule does not apply universally.