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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, such as in compound words or to indicate a break in a word at the end of a line.

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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 appear before a noun, e.g., 'well-dressed man'.

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What is the rule for hyphenating numbers?

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

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How do you correctly write 'made up' when used as an adjective?

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When used as an adjective, it should be hyphenated: 'made-up words'.

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What is the difference between 'recover' and 're-cover'?

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'Recover' means to regain health or strength, while 're-cover' means to cover again.

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When is 'well-dressed' hyphenated?

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'Well-dressed' is hyphenated when it is used as a compound adjective before a noun.

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What is the correct form of 'one third' when used in a sentence?

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When used as a fraction in a sentence, it should be written as 'one-third'.

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How do you determine if a compound word should be hyphenated?

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Check if the compound word is commonly used as a single term or if it clarifies meaning when hyphenated.

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What is an example of a compound noun that uses a hyphen?

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An example is 'mother-in-law'.

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What is the rule for hyphenating prefixes?

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Hyphenate prefixes before proper nouns or when the prefix ends with the same vowel that the root word begins with, e.g., 're-enter'.