Numbers in Compound Adjectives: Correct Usage Guide

Enhance your English grammar by mastering the use of numbers in compound adjectives. Watch the video for clear examples and tips.

When using numbers in compound adjectives, do not add an "s" at the end. For example:

• Incorrect: Thirty minutes delay
• Correct: Thirty-minute delay

Here are some example sentences:

• "She attended a two-hour seminar". "Two-hour" describes the length of the seminar without adding an "s".
• "He went on a five-day trip". "Five-day" specifies the duration of the trip as a compound adjective.
• "We took a six-week course". "Six-week" indicates the length of the course without using an "s".

"The penalty for cheating is a one-month suspension". "One-month" describes the suspension period accurately.

Watch the video to see these examples in action and practice forming your own compound adjectives with numbers.