Identify The Compound Nouns Quiz! Trivia

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Identify The Compound Nouns Quiz! Trivia - Quiz

Can you identify compound nouns and think you can pass this quiz? Compound nouns are composed of two or more parts or elements. They are usually made up of two nouns or an adjective and a noun. However, other combinations are possible. Compound nouns are traditional words for people, animals, places, things, or ideas. See how much you know about compound nouns and try this quiz.

Questions and Answers

1.

The highway runs through the desert to the pueblo.
- A.
  
  Common
- B.
  
  Abstract
- C.
  
  Concrete
2.

We saw dolphins at the Shedd Aquarium today.
- A.
  
  Proper
- B.
  
  Collective
- C.
  
  Abstract
3.

The search team fanned out across the field.
- A.
  
  Proper
- B.
  
  Abstract
- C.
  
  Collective
4.

For the costume party, Christy dressed up as an Egyptian queen.
- A.
  
  Common
- B.
  
  Proper
- C.
  
  Collective
5.

Some people enjoy the challenge of climbing high mountains.
- A.
  
  Common
- B.
  
  Concrete
- C.
  
  Abstract
6.

Look for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. if there is no error, fill in the last answer space.
- A.
  
  These writers
- B.
  
  Are known for their
- C.
  
  Interesting essayes.
- D.
  
  (no error)
7.

Choose the possessive form of the noun in parenthesis in each sentence (4 points) Two (students) faces were hidden in the photographs
- A.
  
  Students'
- B.
  
  Student's
8.

The swimmers hoped to break (Tess) record.
- A.
  
  Tess'
- B.
  
  Tess's
9.

Choose the answer that correctly identifies the compound noun in each sentence. (4 points each)The coach's stopwatch was not working properly during the training session
- A.
  
  Coach's
- B.
  
  Stopwatch
- C.
  
  Session
10.

We stood in line for 45 minutes just to ride that roller coater.
- A.
  
  Line
- B.
  
  45 minutes
- C.
  
  Roller coaster
11.

The bride-to-be tried on dozens of dresses.
- A.
  
  Bride-to-be
- B.
  
  Dozens
- C.
  
  Dresses
12.

The team worked hard during the warmup before the game.
- A.
  
  Team
- B.
  
  Game
- C.
  
  Warmup
13.

Identify each boldfaced noun as a subject or a complement. (4 points each)One page in the telephone book had been torn out.
- A.
  
  Subject
- B.
  
  Complement
14.

The mechanic gave the unhappy car owner a repair estimate.
- A.
  
  Subject
- B.
  
  Complement
15.

After the storm ended, the sun came out again.
- A.
  
  Subject
- B.
  
  Complement
16.

Do those books contain detailed drawings of dinosaurs?
- A.
  
  Subject
- B.
  
  Complement
17.

Identify each boldfaced noun as an object of a preposition or an appositive. (4 points each)The Taj Mahal is a beautiful building in India.
- A.
  
  Object of the preposition
- B.
  
  Appositive
18.

Edgar Allen Poe, an American short story writer was known for his poetry too
- A.
  
  Object of the preposition
- B.
  
  Appositive