Hyphen Usage and Rules

The video tutorial on Sparkle English covers the essential rules for using hyphens in English writing. It begins with an introduction to the channel and the importance of hyphens, followed by detailed explanations of various hyphen rules. These include using hyphens in compound adjectives, compound numbers, with specific prefixes, and with capitalized words. The video also discusses hyphenated compound words and provides practice exercises to reinforce learning. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content and apply the rules in their writing.

What is the main focus of the channel 'Sparkle English'?

• Teaching advanced mathematics

• Improving English language skills

• Learning about world history

• Practicing yoga and meditation

What is a hyphen primarily used for in writing?

• To join words or parts of words

• To separate paragraphs

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a question

Why are hyphens important in writing?

• They are used to start a new paragraph

• They are used to indicate a pause

• They make sentences longer

• They help clarify meaning

According to Hyphen Rule 1a, when should a hyphen be used?

• To join two nouns

• To join two or more words as a single adjective before a noun

• To end a sentence

• To separate two verbs

In Hyphen Rule 1b, when are compound modifiers not hyphenated?

• When they come before a noun

• When they are at the beginning of a sentence

• When they are at the end of a sentence

• When they come after a noun

Which numbers should be hyphenated according to Hyphen Rule 2?

• Only even numbers

• Only odd numbers

• Numbers between 21 and 99

• All numbers

Which prefixes require a hyphen according to Hyphen Rule 3?

• Pre, post, and sub

• Ex, self, and all

• Un, re, and dis

• Over, under, and non

When should a hyphen be used between a prefix and a capitalized word?

• Only when the prefix is 'anti'

• Never

• Always

• When the word is a proper noun

What is an example of a hyphenated compound word?

• Basketball

• Email

• Teenager

• Brother-in-law

In the practice section, where should a hyphen be placed in 'long-term relationship'?

• At the end of the sentence

• No hyphen is needed

• Between 'term' and 'relationship'

• Between 'long' and 'term'