Hyphenation Rules in English Grammar

This video tutorial by SEMA explains the usage of hyphens in English writing. It covers when to use hyphens before nouns, especially with multiple-word adjectives, and when not to use them, such as with adverb-adjective combinations. The tutorial also highlights exceptions and provides practical examples involving time, money, and distance. The lesson concludes with applications in writing letters and emails.

What is a hyphen primarily used for in English writing?

• To end a sentence

• To join words or parts of words

• To separate sentences

• To indicate a question

What is the purpose of using hyphens in writing?

• To separate sentences

• To indicate a question

• To join words or parts of words

• To end a sentence

When should a hyphen be used before a noun?

• When the noun is a proper noun

• When the noun is at the end of a sentence

• When a multiple-word adjective precedes the noun

• When the noun is a verb

In the phrase 'up-to-date report', why is a hyphen used?

• Because 'up-to-date' is a noun

• Because 'report' is a verb

• Because 'up-to-date' is a multiple-word adjective before a noun

• Because 'up-to-date' is a single word

When should a hyphen be used before a noun?

• When the noun is at the end of a sentence

• When the noun is a proper noun

• When a multiple-word adjective precedes the noun

• When the noun is a verb

In the phrase 'up-to-date report', why is a hyphen used?

• Because 'up-to-date' is a noun

• Because 'report' is a verb

• Because 'up-to-date' is a multiple-word adjective before a noun

• Because 'up-to-date' is a single word

Why is there no 's' in 'five-minute break'?

• Because 'five-minute' is a single word

• Because 'break' is a verb

• Because 'minute' is a noun

• Because it deals with time and is a multiple-word adjective

Which of the following is correct when dealing with money?

• A $100s bill

• A $100 bill

• A $100 bills

• A $100-bills

Why is '5-Mile run' written without an 's'?

• Because '5-Mile' is a single word

• Because it deals with distance and is a multiple-word adjective

• Because 'run' is a verb

• Because 'Mile' is a noun

Why is there no 's' in 'five-minute break'?

• Because 'break' is a verb

• Because it deals with time and is a multiple-word adjective

• Because 'five-minute' is a single word

• Because 'minute' is a noun