What is the primary function of a hyphen?

Distinguishing Hyphens and Dashes

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Ethan Morris
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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8 plays
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To separate words
To join two words into one
To replace commas
To end sentences
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is longer, a hyphen or a dash?
Dash
Both are the same
Hyphen
Depends on the context
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the transition from 'online' as an open compound to a closed compound signify?
None of the above
Increased familiarity and usage
Technological advancement
Decrease in usage
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What stage of a compound word's life is represented by a hyphenated form?
Intermediary stage
Final stage
Initial stage
Obsolete stage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might 'yellow-green' become a closed compound in the future?
It is replaced by another term
It becomes a commonly accepted color
It is hard to pronounce
It becomes less popular
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a hyphen in 'co-op'?
None of the above
To make it sound more appealing
To show it is a type of chicken coop
To indicate it is a cooperative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a hyphen enhance clarity in writing?
By correcting grammar
By adding emphasis
By creating pauses
By separating similar looking words
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What could be a potential misunderstanding without the hyphen in 'chicken coop'?
Mixing up with a housing coop
Confusion with a type of car
Believing it's a type of bird
None of the above
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the phrase 'yellow-green coop', what does the hyphen between 'yellow' and 'green' signify?
The coop is small
The colors are separate
The colors are mixed
The coop is large
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to differentiate 'coop' from 'co-op' using a hyphen?
To distinguish a chicken house from a cooperative
To comply with English rules
To show different spelling
To make the text longer
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