Hyphens Review

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What is a hyphen?

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A hyphen is a punctuation mark (-) used to join words or parts of words together, often to create compound words or to indicate a break in a word.

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When should you use a hyphen in compound adjectives?

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

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

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'Recover' means to regain something, while 're-cover' means to cover something again.

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How do you write fractions with hyphens?

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Fractions should be written with a hyphen when they are used as adjectives, e.g., 'seven-eighths full'.

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What is an example of a compound noun that uses a hyphen?

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An example is 'mother-in-law'.

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When should you not use a hyphen?

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Do not use a hyphen when the words are not functioning together as a single idea, e.g., 'high school' is not hyphenated.

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What is a common mistake when using hyphens?

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A common mistake is hyphenating words that are not compound adjectives, such as 'very good'.

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What is the rule for hyphenating numbers?

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Hyphenate numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine when written out in words.

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What is a 'man-eating tiger'?

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A 'man-eating tiger' is a tiger that preys on humans, and the hyphen clarifies that 'man-eating' describes the type of tiger.

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What does 're-create' mean?

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'Re-create' means to create something again, while 'recreate' means to engage in enjoyable activities.