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

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'The 2010-2015 study'.
'The 2010-2016 analysis'.
'The 2010-2014 report'.
'The 2010-2015 survey'.
2.
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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'.
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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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