Hyphens In Compound Words Quiz 24 (14 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. When introducing a vertical list (such as bullet points), it is acceptable for the introduction not to be an independent clause.

Correct Answer: A) True.

2. Identify the correct punctuation for the following sentence:The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm ..... 5:00 pm.

Correct Answer: B) Dash.

3. Hyphenate compound adjectives when they come before the ..... they modify.

Correct Answer: A) Noun.

4. Which words need to be hyphenated:"I can't wait for the end of the year activities!" shouted Kyra.

Correct Answer: C) End-of-the-year.

5. What punctuation is used to indicate a range or a pause stronger than a comma?

Correct Answer: B) Dash.

6. Brackets are a form of punctuation mark.

Correct Answer: A) True.

7. Which of the following is an example of a correctly hyphenated compound noun?

Correct Answer: B) Mother-in-law.

8. True or False:An en dash is longer than an em dash.

Correct Answer: A) False.

9. Do NOT hyphenate phrases that ..... with a single letter or number.

Correct Answer: C) End.

10. Select the correctly hyphenated word: "The company offers state of the art technology."

Correct Answer: A) State-of-the-art.

11. A talented pastry chef asked Abe to become ..... of her bakery.

Correct Answer: C) Co-owner.

12. I like English, Math, and Art.

Correct Answer: C) Comma.

13. You need one-third of a cup of sugar for that recipe.

Correct Answer: D) Correct as is.

14. How do you hyphenate 'mother in law' when used as a noun?

Correct Answer: A) Mother-in-law.