Hyphens in compound words, prefixes and suffixes - Grade 7 Assessment

Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for a compound number?

• The team scored thirty two points.

• The team scored thirty-two points.

• The team scored thirtytwo points.

• The team scored thirty two-points.

Answer explanation

Compound numbers from twenty-one through ninety-nine should be hyphenated.

Which of the following shows the correct hyphenation in a compound adjective?

• The well-known writer spoke at the conference.

• The well known writer spoke at the conference.

• The wellknown writer spoke at the conference.

• The well-knowned writer spoke at the conference.

Answer explanation

Hyphens are used in compound adjectives when they precede a noun.

Identify the open compound word in the sentence: 'My favorite place to relax is the coffee shop.'

• coffee-shop

• coffeeshop

• coffee shop

• coffee-shoppe

Answer explanation

Open compound words are written as separate words.

True or False: A compound noun like 'mother-in-law' requires hyphens to clarify meaning.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hyphens connect words in compound nouns to clarify meaning.

Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: The ___employed artist began a new series.

• unemployed

• un-employed

• unemploy-ed

• un-employ

Answer explanation

Prefixes such as 'un-' are not typically hyphenated with their base words.

True or False: The word 'anti-inflammatory' requires a hyphen because 'anti' is a prefix.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The prefix 'anti-' often requires a hyphen when combined with another word.

Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation for compound adjectives.

• The artist painted a well known portrait.

• The artist painted a well-known portrait.

• The artist painted a wellknown portrait.

• The artist painted a well-knowned portrait.

Answer explanation

Compound adjectives are hyphenated when they come before a noun.

Complete the sentence with the correct prefix: The ____-operative procedures were explained.

• pre

• pre-

• pr

• pre_

Answer explanation

The prefix 'pre-' requires a hyphen when it precedes a word starting with the same letter.

How should the phrase 'a three day weekend' be correctly hyphenated?

• a three-day weekend

• a three day-weekend

• a three-day weekend

• a three day weekend

Answer explanation

Hyphens are used to join compound adjectives before a noun.

True or False: Hyphens should be used in 'self-esteem' because 'self' functions as a prefix.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The prefix 'self-' is typically hyphenated when it precedes a noun or adjective.