AT A GLANCE

Editing for Hyphens

  • Double-check compound words to be sure they are properly closed up, separated, or hyphenated. If in doubt, consult a dictionary. (48a)
  • Check all terms that have prefixes or suffixes to see whether you need hyphens. (48b)
  • Do not hyphenate two-word verbs or word groups that serve as subject complements. (48c)