What is the primary function of a hyphen?

Distinguishing Hyphens and Dashes

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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To separate words
To join two words into one
To replace commas
To end sentences
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is longer, a hyphen or a dash?
Dash
Both are the same
Hyphen
Depends on the context
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What stage of a compound word's life is represented by a hyphenated form?
Intermediary stage
Final stage
Initial stage
Obsolete stage
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a hyphen enhance clarity in writing?
By correcting grammar
By adding emphasis
By creating pauses
By separating similar looking words
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