Hyphens in Compound Adjectives

Compound your knowledge of compound adjectives in this knowledge-filled worksheet! Students will first read an explanation of which compound adjectives need a hyphen and which do not. Then, they will read 15 sentences that each include a compound adjective that requires a hyphen. They’ll underline and hyphenate the appropriate compounds, making sure to avoid compound adjectives that do not need a hyphen. 

This worksheet is a great choice for middle schoolers learning about more complex uses of punctuation. Hyphenation of compound adjectives can be confusing, so plenty of practice is helpful to make sure students understand this concept. This practice can allow students to avoid common mistakes and correctly hyphenate compound adjectives in their own writing.