Word Classes: Compound Nouns
1.0 Human Rights · 1.3 Grammar in Use: Word Classes - Compound Nouns
Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 8 English | Theme 1.0 Human Rights | Sub-Strand 1.3.1 Word Classes: Compound Nouns (2 Lessons)
Lesson objectives
By the end of this topic, you will be able to:
- Identify compound nouns in a text
- Use compound nouns in their singular and plural forms
- Appreciate the importance of compound nouns in communication
Summary
A compound noun is made of two or more words combined to name one single thing — but those words can be written as one joined word, two separate words, or hyphenated together, and that choice affects how the plural is formed.