Question

From the options given below, identify the sentence consisting of compound adjective formed by joining a number + a time period:

• A. I bought some mouth-watering strawberries.
• B. I have a four-week vacation.
• C. We should start using wind-powered generators to cut costs.
• D. She is a world-famous singer.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A compound adjective is formed when two or more adjectives are joined together to modify the same noun.

Option A: Over here "mouth-watering" is a compound adjective but it is not related to any time period or number.

Option B: "Four-week" vacation is a compound adjective with a number + time period.

Option C: "Wind-powered" is a compound adjective without any specified time period or number.

Option D: "World-Famous" is a compound adjective without any number and time period

Option B is the correct answer.