Ch. 43 Self-Study Exercise 40–1: Using Hyphens (Lettered Questions)

EXERCISE 40–1 Using Hyphens

Add necessary hyphens and remove incorrectly used hyphens in the following sentences. Some sentences may be correct. Example:

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  1. Question

    Jimmy is a lively four year old boy, and his sister is two years old.

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    Question

    The badly damaged ship was in no condition to enter the wide-open waters beyond the bay.

  3. Question

    Tracy’s brother in law lives with his family in a six room apartment.