Hyphens in Prefixes and Suffixes

Which symbol means a hyphen?

• -

• :

• ;

• +

Which of the following words requires a hyphen when using the prefix 'ex-'?

• ex-wife

• examine

• exclaim

• exodus

In which of the following cases is a hyphen necessary?

• Re-enter

• Rebuild

• Reform

• Reopen

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.

Which prefix requires a hyphen when added to the word 'natal'?

• Pre

• Post

• Anti

• Sub

Which of the following words is correctly hyphenated?

• Co-operate

• Cooperate

• Co-op-erate

• Coop-erate

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.

Which suffix requires a hyphen when added to the word 'like'?

• -ness

• -ly

• -ish

• -able

Which of the following is an example of a compound adjective that needs a hyphen?

• Well known

• Well-known

• Wellknown

• Well knowned

Which of the following words should be hyphenated when used as a prefix?

• Self-esteem

• Selfish

• Selfless

• Selfie