Distinguishing Hyphens and Dashes

What is the primary function of a hyphen?

• To separate words

• To join two words into one

• To replace commas

• To end sentences

Which is longer, a hyphen or a dash?

• Dash

• Both are the same

• Hyphen

• Depends on the context

What does the transition from 'online' as an open compound to a closed compound signify?

• None of the above

• Increased familiarity and usage

• Technological advancement

• Decrease in usage

What stage of a compound word's life is represented by a hyphenated form?

• Intermediary stage

• Final stage

• Initial stage

• Obsolete stage

Why might 'yellow-green' become a closed compound in the future?

• It is replaced by another term

• It becomes a commonly accepted color

• It is hard to pronounce

• It becomes less popular

What is the purpose of using a hyphen in 'co-op'?

• None of the above

• To make it sound more appealing

• To show it is a type of chicken coop

• To indicate it is a cooperative

How does a hyphen enhance clarity in writing?

• By correcting grammar

• By adding emphasis

• By creating pauses

• By separating similar looking words

What could be a potential misunderstanding without the hyphen in 'chicken coop'?

• Mixing up with a housing coop

• Confusion with a type of car

• Believing it's a type of bird

• None of the above

In the phrase 'yellow-green coop', what does the hyphen between 'yellow' and 'green' signify?

• The coop is small

• The colors are separate

• The colors are mixed

• The coop is large

Why is it important to differentiate 'coop' from 'co-op' using a hyphen?

• To distinguish a chicken house from a cooperative

• To comply with English rules

• To show different spelling

• To make the text longer