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Compound adjectives por Mind Map: Compound adjectives

1. Type 1

1.1. adjective + noun + ed ALWAYS USE A HYPHEN

1.1.1. Ex: absent-minded / long-winded

1.1.1.1. -Her absen-tminded husband forgot their anniversary. -His speeches tend to be rather long-winded.

2. Type 2

2.1. adverb + past participle

2.1.1. adverb ended in LY (NEVER USE A HYPHEN)

2.1.1.1. Ex: highly aclaimed

2.1.1.1.1. -The movie, Jurassic World, has enjoyed similar success and has been highly acclaimed the world over.

2.1.2. adverb not finished in LY (ALWAYS USE A HYPHEN if it's placed before a NOUN)

2.1.2.1. Ex: well-behaved

2.1.2.1.1. -He is an obedient and well-behaved child.

3. Type 3

3.1. use present continuos form (pcf). When those apear before a NOUN we'll always HYPHENATE if don't you decide.

3.1.1. adjective + pcf

3.1.1.1. Ex: good-looking / easy-going

3.1.1.1.1. -He's quite good-looking but he's a bit too short for me. -His friends described him as an easy-going person.

3.1.2. adverb + pcf

3.1.2.1. Ex: forward-thinking / far-reaching

3.1.2.1.1. -That shows its forward-thinking approach to health policies. -The practice had far-reaching environmental consequences.

3.1.3. noun + pcf

3.1.3.1. Ex: record-breaking / time-saving

3.1.3.1.1. -This is going to be a record-breaking year for the company. These practices are difficult and time-consuming at first, but when they become habitual, they are at once restful and time-saving.