What is the rule for using hyphens with words that start with 'ex' or 'self'?
Hyphens Review

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11th Grade
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Most words that start with 'ex' or 'self' use hyphens.
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How is the number 678 written in words?
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six hundred and seventy-eight
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How should 'thirty six guests' be correctly written?
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Thirty-six
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Which of the following is the correct use of hyphens?
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IU has some ultra-dedicated football fans, such as my family and me.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between 'recover' and 're-cover'?
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'Recover' means to get better, while 're-cover' means to cover again.
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When should you use a hyphen in compound adjectives?
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Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they come before a noun, e.g., 'well-known author'.
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What is a compound number?
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A compound number is a number that is written as two or more words, e.g., 'twenty-one'.
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