Hyphens in Prefixes and Suffixes
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English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which symbol means a hyphen?
-
:
;
+
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following words requires a hyphen when using the prefix 'ex-'?
ex-wife
examine
exclaim
exodus
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which of the following cases is a hyphen necessary?
Re-enter
Rebuild
Reform
Reopen
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.3.4B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses a hyphen correctly?
The well known author will speak tonight.
The well-known author will speak tonight.
The well known-author will speak tonight.
The well-known-author will speak tonight.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which prefix requires a hyphen when added to the word 'natal'?
Pre
Post
Anti
Sub
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.L.3.4B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following words is correctly hyphenated?
Co-operate
Cooperate
Co-op-erate
Coop-erate
Tags
CCSS.L.K.5A
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is correct?
The ex-president spoke at the event.
The ex president spoke at the event.
The ex-president-spoke at the event.
The ex-president spoke at-the event.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4D
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