Hyphens

What is an example of a hyphenated phrase that indicates a range?

• 'The 2010-2015 study'.

• 'The 2010-2016 analysis'.

• 'The 2010-2014 report'.

• 'The 2010-2015 survey'.

What is the rule for hyphenating compound adjectives with 'well'?

• Hyphenate 'well' with another adjective when it precedes a noun, e.g., 'well-respected leader'.

• Always hyphenate 'well' regardless of its position in a sentence.

• Do not hyphenate 'well' when it is used with a noun.

• Hyphenate 'well' only when it follows the noun.

When should you use a hyphen in compound adjectives?

• Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they appear before a noun, e.g., 'well-known author'.

• Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they appear after a noun, e.g., 'the author is well known'.

• Use a hyphen in compound adjectives only in formal writing, e.g., 'the well-known author'.

• Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they are used in lists, e.g., 'the author, well-known and respected'.

How do you hyphenate 'mother in law' when used as a noun?

• mother-in-law

• mother in law

• motherinlaw

• mother-law-in

When should you use a hyphen with 'self'?

• When forming compound words, e.g., 'self-esteem'.

• When it precedes a noun, e.g., 'self help'.

• When it follows a verb, e.g., 'to self assess'.

• When it is used in a list, e.g., 'self, help, esteem'.

What is a hyphen?

• A punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together, often to create compound terms.

• A symbol used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

• A type of dash used for emphasis in writing.

• A mark used to separate items in a list.

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

• A hyphen (-) connects words, while a dash (–) indicates a break in thought or a range.

• A hyphen (-) is used for punctuation, while a dash (–) is used for emphasis.

• A hyphen (-) is longer than a dash (–).

• A hyphen (-) is used only in compound words, while a dash (–) is used in sentences.

What is the purpose of using hyphens in writing?

• Hyphens are used to separate sentences for clarity.

• Hyphens clarify meaning by linking words and avoiding ambiguity in compound terms.

• Hyphens are used to create new words from existing ones.

• Hyphens are primarily used in poetry to maintain rhythm.

What is a common mistake when using hyphens in compound modifiers?

• Omitting the hyphen in compound modifiers before a noun, e.g., 'high-quality product'.

• Using a hyphen in single-word modifiers, e.g., 'high-quality'.

• Placing a hyphen between two adverbs, e.g., 'quickly-moving car'.

• Adding a hyphen in compound modifiers after the noun, e.g., 'the product is high quality'.

What is an example of a hyphenated term in a sports context?

• All-star player

• Team-player

• Game-winning

• High-scoring