Hyphens Review

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What is a hyphen?

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A hyphen is a punctuation mark (-) used to join words or parts of words together, such as in compound words or to indicate a break in a word.

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When should you use a hyphen with numbers?

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Use a hyphen with numbers when writing out numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine, and when combining numbers with words, such as 'thirty-six'.

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What is the correct way to write 'one third' in hyphenated form?

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One-third.

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True or False: Hyphens are used to connect two or more words that function as a single adjective before a noun.

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True.

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What is the rule for hyphenating compound adjectives?

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Hyphenate compound adjectives when they precede a noun, e.g., 'well-known author'.

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How do you write 'self esteem' correctly with a hyphen?

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Self-esteem.

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What is the correct hyphenation for 'third floor'?

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Third floor (no hyphen needed).

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When should you not use a hyphen with 'ex'?

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Do not use a hyphen with 'ex' when it is not part of a compound adjective, e.g., 'ex president'.

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What is the correct way to write 'sixty three'?

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Sixty-three.

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What is the general rule for hyphenating fractions?

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Hyphenate fractions when they are used as adjectives, e.g., 'one-third of the cake'.