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Rules For Compound Adjectives: Noun + Adjective

The document outlines the rules for using compound adjectives, which are phrases made up of two or more words that modify nouns. It describes three common patterns for forming compound adjectives, including the use of hyphens and specific combinations of adjectives, nouns, and participles. Additionally, it provides examples to illustrate the correct usage of compound adjectives in sentences.

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Rules For Compound Adjectives: Noun + Adjective

The document outlines the rules for using compound adjectives, which are phrases made up of two or more words that modify nouns. It describes three common patterns for forming compound adjectives, including the use of hyphens and specific combinations of adjectives, nouns, and participles. Additionally, it provides examples to illustrate the correct usage of compound adjectives in sentences.

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RULES FOR COMPOUND ADJECTIVES

Compound adjectives are modifying phrases made up of two or more words. They can be joined
by a hyphen, appear as a single word, or appear as two separate words. Always check your
dictionary before using compound adjectives in writing.
Here we will see three common patterns for compound adjectives.

1. – ADJECTIVE, NOUN + …ED


(absent-minded, long-spirited, long-winded, soft-hearted)
When preceding a noun, these compound adjectives are usually
written with a hyphen unless they are one word.

2. – ADVERB, NOUN + PAST PARTICIPLE


(much-loved, well-dressed, highly acclaimed, widely respected)
Compounds with adverbs ending in “ly” are never hyphenated.
Other adverbs are usually hyphenated before but not after the noun.

3. - ADJECTIVE, ADVERB, OR NOUN + PRESENT PARTICIPLE


(easygoing, forward-looking, thought-provoking)
When preceding a noun, these compounds are usually
written with a hyphen unless they are one word.

Noun + Adjective

When we have a noun + adjective, we put a hyphen between the two words to
make it a compound adjective.

 She is a world-famous singer.
 This is a smoke-free restaurant.

Adjective + Noun

When we have an adjective + noun, we put a hyphen between the two words to
make it a compound adjective.

 It was a last-minute decision.
 We watched the full-length version of the movie.

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