The hyphen 2

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

For help with this exercise, see Hyphens.

Example

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◯ 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.
The hyphen 2 – 1

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◯ 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.
The hyphen 2 – 2

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◯ 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.
The hyphen 2 – 3

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◯ 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.
The hyphen 2 – 4

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◯ Two thirds of the House voted for the amendment.
◯ Two-thirds of the House voted for the amendment.
The hyphen 2 – 5