Hyphen Usage and Prefixes

This tutorial by Missiles Worth covers the use of hyphens in adding prefixes to words. It explains what hyphens and prefixes are, provides guidelines for when to use hyphens, and offers three specific tips: avoiding doubling vowels, using hyphens with 'ex' and 'self' prefixes, and avoiding confusion with other words. The video includes examples and exercises to help learners understand the different meanings of words with and without hyphens.

What is the primary function of a hyphen?

• To start a new line

• To end a paragraph

• To join words together

• To separate sentences

Which of the following is a prefix meaning 'before'?

• re

• pre

• post

• ex

When should you generally avoid using a hyphen?

• When it joins two different words

• When it can be avoided

• When it starts a sentence

• When it ends a sentence

What is the first tip for using hyphens with prefixes?

• Avoid using them with 'ex' and 'self'

• Avoid doubling the same vowel

• Use them to start a sentence

• Use them to end a sentence

Which prefixes should usually be hyphenated according to the second tip?

• pre and post

• re and dis

• ante and co

• ex and self

Why should a hyphen be used according to the third tip?

• To make a word longer

• To add emphasis

• To avoid confusion with another word

• To make a word shorter

What does 're-enter' mean?

• To stay outside

• To exit

• To enter again

• To enter for the first time

What is the challenge given to students in the video?

• To write a poem

• To create sentences with and without hyphens

• To draw a picture

• To solve a math problem

What is the main takeaway from the conclusion of the video?

• Hyphens are always necessary

• Hyphens are outdated

• Grammar rules are flexible

• Prefixes should never be used