Question

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Which underlined word is a proper noun acting as an adjective?


Courts also provide
much-needed protection from illegal actions.

Sandra Day O’Connor is a retired Supreme Court judge.

The judges involved in court systems in the United States make decisions in disputes.

Our court system is based on English common law.

Answer 1

The underlined word 'Supreme Court' is a proper noun acting as an adjective in the sentence.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the sentence 'Sandra Day O’Connor is a retired Supreme Court judge,' the underlined word 'Supreme Court' is a proper noun acting as an adjective. Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, and they can act as adjectives to describe other nouns. In this case, 'Supreme Court' is describing the noun 'judge' to specify the type of judge referred to.