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The rules for making plural compound nouns are the same as the rules for making plural nouns. The ending of the word determines the form of the plural. For example:
- pole to poles; flagpole to flagpoles
- way to ways; doorway to doorways
- baby to babies; crybaby to crybabies
- box to boxes; breadbox to breadboxes
- knife to knifes; jackknife to jackknives
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What are the three ways a compound can be written in?
Compound nouns can be written: As one word: policeman As a hyphenated word: six-pack As two separate words: fast ball
Is guidelines one word or two?
"Guidelines" is one word. It is a compound noun formed by combining "guide" and "lines." In compound nouns, when two separate words are combined to create a new meaning, they are typically written as one word.
What are all the nouns?
The types of nouns are: Singular or plural nouns Common or proper nouns Concrete or abstract nouns Possessive nouns Collective nouns Compound nouns
What is the plural possessive Jane and Mary?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share or possess the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group.Example: I made a cake for Jane and Mary's party.When the nouns of a compound subject or object have each their own, then both nouns are possessive.Example: Jane's and Mary's grades have improved.
What is the nouns in this sentence They have bumper cars you can drive?
There is one noun in the sentence, bumper cars, a compound noun.
What are the three ways a compound can be written in?
Compound nouns can be written: As one word: policeman As a hyphenated word: six-pack As two separate words: fast ball
Examples of compound noun as one word?
Some examples of closed compound nouns are:angelfishbathtubcornbreaddowntownearthenwareflagpolegaslightheartbeaticebergjitterbugkeepsakelongbowmanholeneighborhoodonionskinpancakequarterbackrosebudsunbeamtownhouseunderdogvanguardwatermelonyearbookzookeeper
What are examples of compound nouns in sentence?
Compound nouns are either separate words (apple juice), or hyphenated words (brother-in-law), or one word (headmaster).
Is guidelines one word or two?
"Guidelines" is one word. It is a compound noun formed by combining "guide" and "lines." In compound nouns, when two separate words are combined to create a new meaning, they are typically written as one word.
What is the compound noun of loved one?
Some compound nouns for loved one:sweetheartoffspringgrandparent, grandchildrelationshipboyfriend, girlfriendhelpmatebridegroomnewlywedsignificant other
What are all the nouns?
The types of nouns are: Singular or plural nouns Common or proper nouns Concrete or abstract nouns Possessive nouns Collective nouns Compound nouns
Do you only add 's' to plural words if its greater than one?
Yes, a plural noun is a word for two or more people, places, or things. Nouns adding -s or -es to form the plural are called regular plurals; nouns using another form for the plural are called irregular plurals. Some examples of irregular plurals are: child- children woman- women tooth- teeth mouse- mice knife- knives oasis- oases
Are compound nouns always hyphenated?
No, there are no specific rules on forming compound nouns. Hyphens are often used to reduce confusion in a sentence. For example, the compound noun 'wire clip' is perfectly acceptable as a compound noun, but for a term like 'plastic wire-clip', the hyphen makes it more readable. The compound word is correct with or without the hyphen.Examples:six-pack or six packT-shirt or T shirtgreat-grandmother or great grandmotherhalf-sister or half sistersixty-six or sixty sixwarm-up or warm up
True or false compound noun is made by joining two or more nouns?
It is true that a compound noun is made by joining two or more nouns. A compound noun can be defined as a noun that is made up of more than one noun.
What is the possessive of Bill and Karen?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group:Bill and Karen's dog is a malamute.When the nouns of a compound subject or object differ in ownership, then both nouns are possessive:Bill's and Karen's dogs both won prizes.
Where do you add apostrophes To indicate shared or joint possession between two nouns?
When the nouns of a compound subject or object share the same thing, use just one apostrophe for the last noun of the compound group.Example: Jeff and Joan's dog is a malamute.When the nouns of a compound subject or object differ in ownership, then both nouns are possessive.Example: Jeff's and Joan's dogs both won prizes.
How could you find the list of compound nouns?
Here are examples for each type of compound nouns:COMBINED/CLOSED FORMfireflyblackberrycongressmanbutterflyredheadkeyboardblackheadblackboardbackyardflashlightfootballhairsplitHYPHENATED FORMmayor- electpro- laborpasser- bycourt- martialgrant- in - aidattorney- at- lawgo- betweenmother- in- lawjack- in- the- boxsergeant- at- armsmaster- at- armsSEPARATED/ OPEN FORMpost officeexecutive chefroad maproad runnersewing machinehigh schoolmajor generalvice presidentlieutenant colonelblood pressureblue moonlight yearnotary publicfree zonesecond cousinhalf brotherstate tournamentreal estatemajor general
