Compound Nouns

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What is a compound noun?

A noun made of two or more words.

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Can a compound noun be hyphenated?

Yes.

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What is an example of a compound noun?

Mother-in-law.

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What is another example of a compound noun?

Court-martial.

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How are compound nouns usually made plural?

Pluralize the main noun rather than the last word.

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What is the plural of mother-in-law?

Mothers-in-law.

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What is the plural of court-martial?

Courts-martial.

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What part of a compound noun is usually pluralized?

The main noun.