Hyphens

Hyphens

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Hyphens

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English

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is an example of a hyphenated phrase that indicates a range?

'The 2010-2015 study'.

'The 2010-2016 analysis'.

'The 2010-2014 report'.

'The 2010-2015 survey'.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the rule for hyphenating compound adjectives with 'well'?

Hyphenate 'well' with another adjective when it precedes a noun, e.g., 'well-respected leader'.

Always hyphenate 'well' regardless of its position in a sentence.

Do not hyphenate 'well' when it is used with a noun.

Hyphenate 'well' only when it follows the noun.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

When should you use a hyphen in compound adjectives?

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

Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they appear after a noun, e.g., 'the author is well known'.

Use a hyphen in compound adjectives only in formal writing, e.g., 'the well-known author'.

Use a hyphen in compound adjectives when they are used in lists, e.g., 'the author, well-known and respected'.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you hyphenate 'mother in law' when used as a noun?

mother-in-law

mother in law

motherinlaw

mother-law-in

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

When should you use a hyphen with 'self'?

When forming compound words, e.g., 'self-esteem'.

When it precedes a noun, e.g., 'self help'.

When it follows a verb, e.g., 'to self assess'.

When it is used in a list, e.g., 'self, help, esteem'.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a hyphen?

A punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together, often to create compound terms.

A symbol used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

A type of dash used for emphasis in writing.

A mark used to separate items in a list.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

A hyphen (-) connects words, while a dash (–) indicates a break in thought or a range.

A hyphen (-) is used for punctuation, while a dash (–) is used for emphasis.

A hyphen (-) is longer than a dash (–).

A hyphen (-) is used only in compound words, while a dash (–) is used in sentences.

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