This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Parts Of Speech > Nouns > Compound Nouns – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Compound Nouns Quiz 11 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the compound noun:foot A) Wear. B) Print. C) Market. D) Bug. E) Stick. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Print. 2. The guard tower served as a ..... for the soldiers. A) A person who watches for danger or warns others. B) A place to watch from. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A place to watch from. 3. There was a huge ..... when they announced that they would be closing the research laboratory. A) Outlook. B) Outcry. C) Breakthrough. D) Outcome. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Outcry. 4. During the annual meeting, the ..... presented their reports. A) editors-in-chief B) editor-in-chiefs C) editors-in-chiefs D) editor-in-chiefes A) Editors-in-chief. B) Editor-in-chiefes. C) Editors-in-chiefs. D) Editor-in-chiefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Editors-in-chief. 5. A:Is that a ..... ? I need one to light the incense. B:No, that's just the ..... where I keep my old coins. A) Box of matches / box of matches. B) Matchbox / box of matches. C) Box of matches / matchbox. D) Matchbox / matchbox. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Box of matches / matchbox. 6. He had to pay a heavy fine for exceeding/ crossing the ..... A) Traffic jam. B) Petrol station. C) Speed limit. D) Seatbelt. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speed limit. 7. Verb + noun compounds primary stress is placed on? A) The verb. B) The first noun. C) The last syllable. D) The second noun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The verb. 8. Create a compound noun using 'hair' and 'cut'. A) Haircut. B) Haircutting. C) Hairdresser. D) Hairdo. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Haircut. 9. Choose the two-syllable compound noun A) Grandparent. B) Bookcase. C) Undertake. D) Loudspeaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bookcase. 10. A ..... is a big yellow flower with seeds that can be eaten. A) Buttercup. B) Pineapple. C) Sunflower. D) Beehive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sunflower. 11. To go beyond a limit is to ..... A) Overhead. B) Campfire. C) Overdo. D) Newborn. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Overdo. 12. It is ..... in Cornwall, and the hotels have reduced their prices. A) Stopover. B) Low season. C) Mix-up. D) Pile-up. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Low season. 13. I have two ..... from the UK. A) Penfriends. B) Pensfriend. C) Penfriends/pensfriend. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Penfriends. 14. Even though it rained, I stayed dry in my ..... jacket. A) Clothesline. B) Waterproof. C) Lookout. D) Railroad. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Waterproof. 15. Choose the correct plural form:The teachers are organizing several ..... for the school festival. A) Bookes club. B) Books club. C) Books clubs. D) Book clubs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Book clubs. 16. Miss Pinkerton, the ..... , writes problems and equations on the board, and I listen intently to her explanations. A) Math teacher. B) Arabic teacher. C) Marine biologist. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Math teacher. 17. What are the two words that make up the compound noun 'notebook'? A) Page, cover. B) Paper, clip. C) Note, book. D) Folder, binder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Note, book. 18. Complete the sentence:The ..... were asked to present their findings at the conference. A) Editor-in-chief. B) Editors-in-chief. C) Editor-in-chiefs. D) Editors-in-chiefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Editors-in-chief. 19. It is fun to ride trains on the ..... A) Bedspread. B) Blindfold. C) Bookcase. D) Railroad. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Railroad. 20. Which compound noun can you form with TAPE? A) Measure. B) Opener. C) Switch. D) Reel. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Measure. 21. Which part of a compound do we usually say louder and longer? A) The first part of the compound noun. B) The second part of the compound noun. C) It depends on the word. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The first part of the compound noun. 22. There are lots of ..... in the old part of the city, where you can go dancing until 6 a.m. A) Parking lots. B) Art gallery. C) Bike path. D) Night clubs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Night clubs. 23. Compound nouns often A) Have a meaning that is different. B) Have a meaning that is more specific than the two separate words. C) 1 or 2. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1 or 2. 24. 4 I can't travel abroad with this ..... look at the date on it! Where do you go to ..... ? A) Pack a suitcase. B) Reach our destination. C) Renew a passport. D) Arrange accommodation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Renew a passport. 25. Which finishes this word, road ..... A) Block. B) Bridge. C) Head. D) Measure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Block. 26. A student in the junior or senior class of a secondary school or college. A) Teacup. B) Superstar. C) Upperclassmen. D) Policeman. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Upperclassmen. 27. We weren't ..... write with a green pen in the exam, but there was no rule against it. A) Ought. B) Had. C) Supposed to. D) Allowed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supposed to. 28. Buster (a) when we got home. A) A. barked and jumped. B) My dad and sister. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. barked and jumped. 29. The space created when you open a door A) DOORWAY. B) DOORSTEP. C) DOORBELL. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DOORWAY. 30. Shawn plays (games of football) every Saturday. A) Footballs game. B) Games football. C) Football game. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Football game. 31. You should have regular medical ..... to keep track of your health. A) Check-ups. B) Checks-up. C) Checks-out. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Check-ups. 32. The number of accidents on ..... is very high because people travel too fast ..... A) Motorways. B) Traffic jam. C) Steering wheel. D) Petrol stations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Motorways. 33. He's very good at ..... I think he's a politician in the making. A) Public speaking. B) Public-speaking. C) Publicspeaking. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Public speaking. 34. The plural form of 'attorney general' is 'attorneys general'. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 35. Starbucks has retail ..... in many cities. A) OUTLETS. B) TAKEOVERS. C) CUTBACKS. D) OUTLOOKS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) OUTLETS. 36. Beijing works best as a ..... on journey to Sydney and Melbourne. A) Stopover. B) Check-in. C) Bustop. D) Check-out. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stopover. 37. They opened a Gym in the new ..... A) Art gallery. B) Night Club. C) Sports Center. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sports Center. 38. He's a ..... old medicine graduate. A) A) 25 years. B) B) 25 year. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) 25 year. 39. In the courtroom, multiple ..... were consulted for legal advice. A) attorneys-general B) attorney-generals C) attorneys-generals D) attorney-general A) Attorney-general. B) Attorneys-generals. C) Attorneys-general. D) Attorney-generals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attorneys-general. 40. Identify the compound noun in this sentence:'He bought a skateboard.' A) Skatepark. B) Skate. C) Skateboard. D) Board. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Skateboard. 41. I am called the Bayou State A) Louisiana. B) Alabama. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Louisiana. 42. Identify the compound noun in this list:'sunshine, table, car.' A) Moonlight. B) Desk. C) Sunshine. D) Bicycle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sunshine. 43. ..... moon is full tonight. A) A. B) An. C) The. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The. 44. In compound nouns ending in the word "day", the primary stress is usually placed on? A) The second noun. B) The word day. C) The last syllable. D) The first noun. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The first noun. 45. He's got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a ..... A) Department store. B) Biking path. C) Mall. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Department store. 46. Which finishes this word, cease ..... A) Room. B) Field. C) Block. D) Fire. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fire. 47. Remember childre, always cross the road at the ..... A) Zebra crossing. B) Road sign. C) Traffic lights. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Zebra crossing. 48. The minimum age to legally obtain a ..... should be 21, not 18. A) Speed limit. B) Driving license. C) Seat belt. D) Driving licence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Driving license. 49. They have grossly ..... the extent of the problem A) Overwhelmed. B) Given up. C) Crossbow. D) Underestimated. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Underestimated. 50. Sand traps water hazards and rough greens provide added difficulties. A) Traps, hazards,. B) Sand, water,. C) Hazards, greens,. D) Water, greens. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Traps, hazards,. 51. Most private vehicles are prohibited; the area is the largest ..... of Quito A) Movie theaters. B) Pedestrian area. C) Night clubs. D) None of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pedestrian area. 52. The best and tallest buildings in the city are ..... A) Downtown. B) Parking Lot. C) Pedestrian Area. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Downtown. 53. In times of war, the ..... strategized for peace. A) commanders-in-chief B) commander-in-chiefs C) commanders-in-chiefs D) commander-in-chiefes A) Commanders-in-chief. B) Commander-in-chiefs. C) Commanders-in-chiefs. D) Commander-in-chiefes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commanders-in-chief. 54. My brother's pet is a ..... A) Netball. B) Goldfish. C) Bookworm. D) Ballroom. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Goldfish. 55. Be careful. The ..... is very sharp. A) Fishbowl. B) Penknife. C) Doorbell. D) Basketball. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Penknife. 56. What do you call the busy time of day when many people are going to work/home? A) Midday. B) Rush hour. C) Crowded moment. D) Busy time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rush hour. 57. Public transportation A) A system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public. B) Marked route that is intended for people riding bicycles. C) An outside area of ground where you can leave a car for a period of time. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public. 58. We ..... better leave the room now because somebody's waiting to use it. A) Had. B) Must. C) Ought. D) May. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Had. 59. What is the correct plural for 'chief of staff' in this sentence:'The ..... attended the meeting'? A) chiefs of staff B) chiefs of staffs C) chief of staffs D) chief of staffes A) Chiefs of staffs. B) Chiefs of staff. C) Chief of staffs. D) Chief of staffes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chiefs of staff. 60. What are the compound verbs?Laura hummed and sang. A) Laura hummed. B) Laura and sang. C) Hummed and Laura. D) Hummed and sang. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hummed and sang. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesParts Of Speech QuizzesGrammar QuizzesCompound Nouns Quiz 1Compound Nouns Quiz 2Compound Nouns Quiz 3Compound Nouns Quiz 4Compound Nouns Quiz 5Compound Nouns Quiz 6Compound Nouns Quiz 7Compound Nouns Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books