$(0))5$GCUsd Compound Adjectives

Compound adjectives are formed when two words are

put together to create a new adjective. They can be

written as one word or hyphenated.

up $+$ coming $=$ upcoming

first $+$ rate $=$ first$-$rate

Note: The hyphen is usually omitted when the adjective

does not come before the noun it describes.

We stayed at a first$-$rate hotel.

Our hotel was first rate.

Which of the following sentences make sense?

Correct the illogical sentences. Do not change the

words in bold.

$1$ Upbeat blogs are usually cheerful.

$2$ His best$-$selling guidebook was bought by only

a few readers.

$3$ As a full$-$time blogger, she spends half the day

on her blog.

$4$ Lifelong friendships last a few months.

$5$ Travel agencies are losing business due to the

widespread use of online ticket sites.

$6$ It's important to have a trustworthy travelling

companion.

$7$ Some of the buildings are new, but they are well

preserved.

$8$ The heart$-$stopping roller coaster ride is very famous.