Editing for Hyphens

CHECKLIST

Editing for Hyphens

image Double-check compound words to be sure they are properly closed up, separated, or hyphenated. If in doubt, consult a dictionary. (44a)

image Check all terms that have prefixes or suffixes to see whether you need hyphens. (44b)

image Do not hyphenate two-word verbs or word groups that serve as subject complements. (44c)