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Using hyphens to create adjectives

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS2 English (2)

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  • Q1
    Identify the statements about hyphens which are correct.
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  • Q2
    Identify the compound adjectives.
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  • Q3
    Match the pairs of words that would make a compound adjective using a hyphen.
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  • Q4
    Which of these phrases requires a hyphen to create a compound adjective?
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  • Q5
    Which of these sentences makes clear that the shark is capable of eating the man?
    The lifeguard scanned the area, searching for any sign of a man-eating shark.
    The man eating shark approached the shore.
    As I surfed on the waves, I kept an eye peeled for the man eating shark.
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  • Q6
    Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. I had never seen his face before but his voice sounded immediately famillier.
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