Hyphens: Master the Art of Connecting Words

Question 1

Which of the following words must be hyphenated when written?

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mother-in-law

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today

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bathroom

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anymore

Question 2

In the word "self-service", what is the primary purpose of the hyphen?

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To connect two words that form an adjective.

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To create a new word with a different meaning.

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To separate two words for clarity.

Question 3

Which of the following words is correctly hyphenated?

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well-known

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wellknown

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well known

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wellKnown

Question 4

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a hyphen?

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The store is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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The store is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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The store is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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The store is open from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

Question 5

In the word "anti-inflammatory", what does the hyphen indicate?

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Opposition

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Connection

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Emphasis

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Duration

Question 6

When writing fractions in words, where should a hyphen be placed?

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Between the numerator and the denominator

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There should be no hyphen

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Before the numerator

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After the denominator

Question 7

Which of the following words is correctly hyphenated according to the rules of hyphenation?

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Mother-in-law

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Wellknown

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Firefly

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Nonetheless

Question 8

Which of the following words should NOT be hyphenated?

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Textbook

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Self-esteem

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Twenty-five

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Sister-in-law

Question 9

When should a hyphen be used to divide a word at the end of a line?

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When the word cannot be fully written on one line

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When the word is an adjective

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When the word is a noun

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When the word is a verb

Question 10

Which option reflects accurate hyphen usage?

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The well-known author gave a speech.

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The kitchen is well equiped.

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The twenty five year old man won the race.

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The mother in law visited us yesterday.

Question 11

What is the primary function of a hyphen?

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To connect words or word parts to create a single unit

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To separate clauses

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To emphasize words

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To indicate possession

Question 12

When hyphenating a word, it is crucial to:

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Preserve the word's original pronunciation and meaning

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Follow the rules strictly, even if it makes the word difficult to read

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Use as many hyphens as possible

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Hyphenate every other syllable

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of hyphens?

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Connecting words or word parts

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Separating words

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Indicating possession

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Emphasizing words

Question 14

Which of the following prefixes does NOT require a hyphen when added to a root word?

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un

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over

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self

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anti

Question 15

Which of the following compound adjectives requires a hyphen?

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well-known

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well know

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well known

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wellknown

Question 16

Identify the correct hyphenation for the following word: selfassured

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self-assured

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self assured

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self-assure

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sel-fassured

Question 17

When should a hyphen be used to connect two or more words that express a single idea?

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To create a compound modifier

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To separate a series of words

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To emphasize a particular word

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To indicate a range

Question 18

Identify the correct hyphenation for the following word: posttest

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post-test

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posttest

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post test

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pos-test

Question 19

Which of the following words is correctly hyphenated to prevent confusion about its meaning?

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re-cover

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repeat

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replay

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revise

Question 20

In which compound adjective is the hyphen used correctly?

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well-known

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wellknown

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well known

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well-know

Question 21

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen to represent a compound number?

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The event is scheduled for six-thirty.

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The event is scheduled for 6:30.

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The event is scheduled for six thirty.

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The event is scheduled for six-thirty pm.

Question 22

Which word should NOT be hyphenated?

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schoolhouse

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mother-in-law

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well-groomed

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make-believe

Question 23

In which example is a hyphen used to create a unique meaning for a word or phrase?

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sister-in-law

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high school

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living room

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blue eyes

Question 24

Which sentence uses a hyphen correctly to combine two words?

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The mother-in-law lives next door.

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The mother in-law lives nextdoor.

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The motherinlaw lives next door.

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The mother in law lives next door.

Question 25

When do we use a hyphen to divide a word at the end of a line?

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When the word is too long to fit on one line.

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When the word is a proper noun.

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When the word is a verb.

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When the word is a compound word.

Question 26

Which word does NOT need a hyphen?

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baseball

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self-esteem

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twenty-one

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great-grandmother

Question 27

What's the main purpose of a hyphen in a compound adjective?

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To link two or more words that describe a noun.

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To indicate ownership.

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To show a range of numbers.

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To create a new word.

Question 28

Which sentence uses a hyphenated word correctly?

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The well-known author gave a speech.

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The wellknown author gave a speech.

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The well-knownauthor gave a speech.

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The well known author gave a speech.

Question 29

Which of these is a compound word that needs a hyphen?

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mother-in-law

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today

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baseball

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schoolhouse

Question 30

Which sentence shows the correct use of a hyphen in a fraction?

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The cake was cut into one-half.

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The cake was cut into one half.

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The cake was cut into onehalf.

Question 31

Why do we use a hyphen with a prefix?

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To avoid confusion or make it easier to read.

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To create a new word.

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To connect two or more words.

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To indicate ownership.

Question 32

Where should a hyphen be placed to correctly divide the word 'enthusiastic' at the end of a line in the sentence: 'The auditorium was filled with an enthusiastic audience.'?

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enthu-siastic

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enthusiast-ic

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enthusias-tic

Question 33

Which sentence needs a hyphen to be grammatically correct?

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The team celebrated their hard-earned victory.

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The team worked hard and earned their victory.

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The victory was well deserved after their hard work.

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The coach praised the team for their hard work and dedication.

Question 34

Which phrase does NOT require a hyphen?

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a generally accepted rule

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a well-defined plan

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a state-of-the-art facility

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a long-term solution

Question 35

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

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She reread the twenty-page document.

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She re-read the twenty page document.

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She reread the twenty- page document.

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She reread the twentypage document.

Question 36

Which option correctly uses hyphens to create a single adjective from multiple words?

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The award-winning film received critical acclaim.

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The film was award-winning and critically acclaimed.

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The film, which was award winning, received critical acclaim.

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The film received critical acclaim for being award winning.

Question 37

Which sentence does NOT require a hyphen?

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She is a small business owner.

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They went on a cross-country road trip.

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The recipe called for one-half cup of sugar.

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He used a self-help book to improve his habits.

Question 38

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

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The well-known author signed autographs for hours.

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The author, who is well known, signed autographs for hours.

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The author, well known, signed autographs for hours.

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The author who is well-known signed autographs for hours.

Question 39

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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My grandmother is incredibly old-fashioned.

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My grandmother is incredibly old fashioned.

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My grandmother is, incredibly, old-fashioned.

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My grandmother is incredibly oldfashioned.

Question 40

When used as an adjective, how is the number 'thirty-three' correctly hyphenated?

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thirty-three-year-old

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thirty-three year-old

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thirtythree-year-old

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thirty three year old

Question 41

Which option is hyphenated correctly?

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Self-esteem

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Selfesteem

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Self-Esteem

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Self esteem

Question 42

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly to create a single adjective from multiple words?

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The over-the-top decorations were a bit much.

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The decorations, over the top, were a bit much.

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The over the top decorations were a bit much.

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The decorations were over-the-top a bit much.

Question 43

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen to connect words?

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The well-known author signed copies of her latest book.

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The author signed copies of her well known book.

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The author signed copies of her well, known book.

Question 44

Which word should be hyphenated when used in the phrase "a twenty year old car"?

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twenty-year

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twenty year

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year old

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a general rule for hyphenating words?

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Always hyphenate a word ending in -ing when used as an adjective.

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Hyphenate words with prefixes like self-, all-, and ex-.

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Hyphenate compound adjectives before a noun.

Question 46

What is the correct way to hyphenate the phrase "a state of the art facility"?

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state-of-the-art

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state-of-the art

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state of the art

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state of-the-art

Question 47

Which word should be hyphenated in the sentence: "The company offered a two week trial period"?

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two-week

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trial period

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week trial

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two week

Question 48

In which of the following sentences is the hyphen used correctly?

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The well-meaning but clumsy student accidentally knocked over the vase.

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The well-meaning, but clumsy student accidentally knocked over the vase.

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The well meaning but clumsy student accidentally knocked over the vase.

Question 49

When dividing a word at the end of a line, which is the most common rule?

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Divide between syllables.

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Divide before the last letter.

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Divide after the first letter.

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Divide before any vowel.

Question 50

Which of these words would typically NOT be hyphenated when used as a prefix?

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pre-

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self-

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all-

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ex-

Question 51

What is the main purpose of using hyphens?

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To clarify meaning and improve readability.

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To replace commas.

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To make sentences longer.

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To add emphasis to words.