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    English Literature GCSE

    Compound Adjective

    What Compound Adjective means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.

    Definition of Compound Adjective

    Two or more words joined by a hyphen to modify a noun.
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    Using Compound Adjective in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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