ELA Quick Check, 1 Correct Answer Per Question.

Question

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

2. Which word can be added to first- to form a compound adjective?
a. game
b. class
c. try
d. impression

3. Which sentence contains an adverb modifying an adjective?
a. The very content cow chewed cud.
b. The barn cat purred happily.
c. Unfortunately, it began to rain.
d. Slowly, the sleepy pig rolled over.

4. Use the sentence to answer the question.

Maria was extremely happy to hear that her poem had been accepted for publication in a famous literary magazine.

Which word in the sentence is an adverb that modifies an adjective?
a. happy
b. extremely
c. literary
d. prestigious

Answer 1

1. c. It consists of more than one word.

2. b. class

3. d. Slowly, the sleepy pig rolled over.

4. b. extremely