What is the primary function of a hyphen in a sentence?

Hyphen and Dash Usage in Writing

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To separate two independent clauses
To connect words to form a single adjective
To replace a comma
To indicate a pause in speech
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is a hyphen used in the term 'short-fused temper'?
To replace a comma
To avoid ambiguity
To connect two adjectives
To indicate a pause
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following word combinations requires a hyphen?
Big red ball
Short-term solution
Philanthropic old gentleman
High energy presentation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you test if adjectives need a hyphen?
By ensuring they end with 'LY'
By checking if they start with a vowel
By checking if they are nouns
By reading the sentence with each adjective separately
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for using a hyphen?
The words must appear before the noun
The first word must end with 'LY'
The words must work together as a single descriptor
The words should not start with 'LY'
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you avoid using a hyphen?
When the first word ends with 'LY'
When connecting two nouns
When the words are adjectives
When the words describe a single concept
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key difference between hyphens and dashes?
Hyphens are longer than dashes
Hyphens are used for emphasis
Dashes are used to separate syllables
Dashes connect phrases, not individual words
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