Hyphens Review

Front

What is the rule for using hyphens with words that start with 'ex' or 'self'?

Back

Most words that start with 'ex' or 'self' use hyphens.

Front

How is the number 678 written in words?

Back

six hundred and seventy-eight

Front

How should 'thirty six guests' be correctly written?

Back

Thirty-six

Front

Which of the following is the correct use of hyphens?

Back

IU has some ultra-dedicated football fans, such as my family and me.

Front

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

Back

'Recover' means to get better, while 're-cover' means to cover again.

Front

When should you use a hyphen in compound adjectives?

Back

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

Front

What is a compound number?

Back

A compound number is a number that is written as two or more words, e.g., 'twenty-one'.

Front

When is it appropriate to use hyphens in age expressions?

Back

Use hyphens in age expressions when they are used as adjectives, e.g., 'a five-year-old boy'.

Front

What is the correct way to write 'twenty five' in a sentence?

Back

It should be written as 'twenty-five' when used as an adjective.

Front

What is the rule for hyphenating fractions?

Back

Hyphenate fractions when they are used as adjectives, e.g., 'a two-thirds majority'.