Grammar Exercise: Compound Nouns Error Correction

Pre-Intermediate

Are the compound nouns being used correctly in these sentences? Are they Correct or Wrong?


1. My uncle bought a horserace, but he broke his leg after two races.

    Correct

    Wrong

2. There was a blackbird on the window this morning. It was a crow, I think.

    Correct

    Wrong

3. I finished my screenplay at last. Now I have to send it to everyone!

    Correct

    Wrong

4. Police found the suspect's fingersprint at the scene and arrested him.

    Correct

    Wrong

5. This housefarm was built in the 1790s and it's very expensive.

    Correct

    Wrong

6. They closed the nightclub because it didn't have a good fire escape.

    Correct

    Wrong

7. I recommend you try the swordfish here. It's excellent.

    Correct

    Wrong

8. The peace treaty was signed inside the old courthouse.

    Correct

    Wrong

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