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EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen

EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses hyphens appropriately. 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

Officer Boomer was knocked to the ground by the recoil. His still smoking gun went spinning down the alley.

Officer Boomer was knocked to the ground by the recoil. His still-smoking gun went spinning down the alley.

EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses hyphens appropriately. 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

We were embarrassed when our uncle bragged about being a self made millionaire.

We were embarrassed when our uncle bragged about being a self-made millionaire.

EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses hyphens appropriately. 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

Over the years, several well known politicians have taught part time at George Washington University.

Over the years, several well-known politicians have taught part time at George Washington University.

EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses hyphens appropriately. 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

The quietly purring cat cleaned first one paw and then the other before curling up under the stove.

The quietly-purring cat cleaned first one paw and then the other before curling up under the stove.

EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses hyphens appropriately. 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

Two thirds of the House voted for the amendment.

Two-thirds of the House voted for the amendment.

EXERCISE 44–3 The hyphen - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses hyphens appropriately. 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.