Hyphenation and Compound Words

This video tutorial explores the use of hyphens in English. It covers how hyphens are used to form compound words, add prefixes, and avoid ambiguity. The video provides examples of compound words and explains when hyphens are necessary. It also discusses the use of hyphens with prefixes like 're-' and 'co-', and highlights exceptions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of hyphens in clarifying meaning, using examples to illustrate potential ambiguities. Finally, it offers practice questions to reinforce learning and encourages viewers to explore more resources on the Twinkle website.

What is a hyphen primarily used for?

• To join words or parts of words

• To end a paragraph

• To separate sentences

• To start a new line

Which of the following is a compound adjective?

• Grandfather

• Toothbrush

• Beachfront

• Rock hard

Which of these is an example of a compound noun?

• Self-employed

• Co-pilot

• Re-enter

• Merry-Go-Round

Which word does not typically use a hyphen?

• Merry-Go-Round

• Rock-hard

• Sugar-free

• Classroom

In which scenario is a hyphen not necessary?

• When adding the prefix 're-' to a word

• When forming compound adjectives

• When writing 'toothbrush'

• When using the prefix 'self-'

Which of the following is not a compound word?

• Merry-Go-Round

• Classroom

• Re-enter

• Self-employed

Which of the following words should not have a hyphen?

• Self-employed

• Beachfront

• Merry-Go-Round

• Rock-hard

When adding a prefix, when is a hyphen necessary?

• When the prefix is 'post-'

• When the prefix is 're-' and it changes the meaning

• When the prefix is 'pre-'

• When the prefix is 'un-'

What is the purpose of a hyphen in 'man-eating shark'?

• To indicate a pause

• To emphasize the word 'shark'

• To clarify that the shark eats humans

• To separate two sentences

Which of the following words should always have a hyphen?

• Grandfather

• Toothbrush

• Classroom

• Ex-student