Using hyphens to create adjectives

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Task A: Hyphens in compound adjectives

1. Match the pairs of words to make a compound adjective using a hyphen.

sun

wind

eye

tear

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catching

kissed

jerking

swept

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Complete the following sentence with one of the compound adjectives from above:

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As they reached the blustery peak of the mountain, she brushed her __________ hair away from her eyes to admire the view.

Task B: Spelling curriculum words

Practise these curriculum words using the ‘look, cover, write, check’ strategy.

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2)

Name:

Worksheet

Using hyphens to create adjectives

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Task C: Applying spellings within a sentence

Write the sentence.

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Remember to

• sound out each word.
• look out for common exception or curriculum words.
• check your sentence punctuation.

Worksheet

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