bh9e_ch44

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen

In each pair, choose the sentence that has no hyphenation errors. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

1 of 5

We knew we were driving too fast when our tires skidded on the rain slick surface.

We knew we were driving too fast when our tires skidded on the rain-slick surface.

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen - 1 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no hyphenation errors. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

The Black Death reduced the population of some medieval villages by two-thirds.

The Black Death reduced the population of some medieval villages by two thirds.

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen - 2 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no hyphenation errors. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

Sewing forty-eight sequined tutus for the ballet recital nearly made Karyn cross-eyed.

Sewing fortyeight sequined tutus for the ballet recital nearly made Karyn crosseyed.

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen - 3 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no hyphenation errors. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

Olivia had hoped to find a pay as you go plan to finance the construction of her observatory.

Olivia had hoped to find a pay-as-you-go plan to finance the construction of her observatory.

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen - 4 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no hyphenation errors. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

The highly-motivated students were also extremely competitive.

The highly motivated students were also extremely competitive.

EXERCISE 44–2 The hyphen - 5 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no hyphenation errors. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.