115131
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Using Punctuation

Question 115131 • CARE_24_25_TX-English IV B

Which sentence contains a compound modifier that should be hyphenated?

Answer
A
All of the children are fully aware of the rules.
B
Kris has a part time job as a florist’s assistant.
C
It was a pleasantly surprising result.
D
That actor is well known for his comic roles.

Explanation

In “part time job,” the words “part time” work together as a compound modifier before the noun “job,” so they should be hyphenated: “part-time job.” The other modifiers are not hyphenated here: “fully” and “pleasantly” are adverbs ending in -ly, and “well known” follows the linking verb “is.”

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