Hyphen Lesson

A hyphen is used two join words together or separate words at the end of a line.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: She is a multi___media artist.

• Hyphen

• Dash

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The blue____green water was clear and sparkly.

• Hyphen

• Dash

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: My great____grandmother lived to be over one hundred years old.

• Hyphen

• Dash

Which of the following sentences correctly uses hyphens?

• She has a part-time job at the bookstore.

• She has a part time job at the bookstore.

• She has a part - time job at the bookstore.

• She has a parttime job at the bookstore.

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

• Success-builds self confidence.

• Success builds-self confidence.

• Success builds self-confidence.

• Success builds self confidence.

Where does the hyphen belong in the following sentence?

• A-Lot

• Ex-NFL

• football-coaches

• NFL-Players

Where does the hyphen belong in the following sentence?

• A-Lot

• Ex-NFL

• football-coaches

• NFL-Players

Decide if the words need a hyphen between them.

• man eating tiger

• man-eating tiger

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The ex____mayor of the city will be at the parade tomorrow.

• Hyphen

• Dash