Sometimes hyphens are used to link words that work together to modify a single noun. These linked words are called
A writer should hyphenate a compound modifier that
Read the sentence.My brother who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role.
Read the sentence.We’re not sure if the tickets are for the preview night, the opening night, this weekend or next week.
Read the sentence.The entire first period class agreed that yesterday’s algebra homework which the teacher assigned was a really fun challenge.
Read the sentence.Michael Jordan, the basketball player, won six championships for the Chicago Bulls.
Read the sentence.We’re performing a scene from my favorite book (the second in the trilogy).
Which sentence contains a list that is punctuated correctly?
When items in a list already contain commas, the writer should separate the items in the list using
Read the sentence.We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds: walnuts and pecans.
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