This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Hyphens In Compound Words – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Hyphens In Compound Words Quiz 6 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the correctly hyphenated word:The ..... is easy to follow. A) Step-by-step. B) Step by step. C) Step-by step. D) Step by-step. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Step-by-step. 2. Which of the following words correctly uses a hyphen? A) High school. B) Mother in law. C) Well-being. D) Ice cream. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Well-being. 3. In the phrase "a well-behaved dog, " what is the hyphenated part called? A) A compound modifier. B) A proper noun. C) A suffix. D) A simple adjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A compound modifier. 4. Choose the correctly formed compound word:The ..... dog was very friendly. A) Big-hearted. B) Big hearted. C) Bighearted. D) Big-heart. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Big-hearted. 5. To save space, you can use a 'suspended hyphen.' Which option correctly completes the sentence? The ..... students are going on a field trip together. A) Sixth and seventh grade. B) Sixth-and seventh-grade. C) Sixth and seventh-grade. D) Sixth-and seventh grade. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sixth-and seventh-grade. 6. Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen to combine words describing the noun 'game'? A) It is a fast paced action game. B) The action game is fast-paced. C) It is a fast-paced action game. D) It is a fast, paced action game. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a fast-paced action game. 7. Which of the following prefixes typically require a hyphen when added to a base word? A) Self-. B) Re-. C) Ex-. D) Co-. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self-. 8. Complete the sentence with the correct prefix:The ..... operative procedures were explained. A) Pre. B) Pre-. C) Pr. D) Pre . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pre-. 9. Choose the word that correctly uses a hyphen:A) non-perishable B) re-evaluate C) co-operate D) mid-term A) Non-perishable. B) Re-evaluate. C) Co-operate. D) Mid-term. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Non-perishable. 10. Which word correctly uses a hyphen? A) Pre school. B) Pre-school. C) Preschool. D) Pre-schools. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pre-school. 11. You're texting your friend about a quick decision you made. Which sentence is punctuated perfectly? A) It was a last minute decision. B) The decision was last-minute. C) It was a last-minute decision. D) The decision, was last minute. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was a last-minute decision. 12. Which title is written correctly for a politician who has won the election but hasn't started their term yet? A) Governor elect. B) Governorelect. C) Governor, elect. D) Governor-elect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Governor-elect. 13. Choose the correct form:She is a well ..... artist. A) respected B) respected-C) respected D) respected A) Respected. B) Respected-. C) Respected. D) Respected. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Respected. 14. Complete the sentence with the correct hyphenated adjective:The ..... child won the contest. A) Self-confident. B) Self confident. C) Selfconfident. D) Self-confidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Self-confident. 15. Complete the sentence:The teacher assigned a ..... project to the students. A) Last-minute. B) Last minute. C) Lastminute. D) Last-minuted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Last-minute. 16. True or False:The phrase 'a well-maintained garden' uses hyphens correctly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 17. You should not use a hyphen for certain compound adjectives if A) It comes after the noun it describes. B) It comes before the noun it describes. C) It always has a hyphen. D) It is a really common word. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It comes after the noun it describes. 18. Which of the following uses a hyphen correctly for a prefix? A) ex-wife B) pre school C) re enter D) un expected A) Ex-wife. B) Pre school. C) Re enter. D) Un expected. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ex-wife. 19. True or False:Hyphens are used to join prefixes to base words. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 20. Identify the correctly hyphenated compound adjective:'The ..... essay received an award.' A) Five-page. B) Five page. C) Fivepage. D) Five-paged. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Five-page. 21. What is the correct use for the following Punctuation Mark:- A) To make a short break between statements. B) To separate thoughts. C) To emphasize a word or expression. D) To make compound words. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To make compound words. 22. Which sentence shows the right way to write a number with a hyphen? A) My grandpa is seventy-two years old. B) My grandpa is seventy two years old. C) My grandpa is seventy two-years-old. D) My grandpa is seventy-two-years old. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My grandpa is seventy-two years old. 23. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly. 'The freshly-baked cookies smelled amazing.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 24. Choose the sentence with the correct hyphen usage. A) The cake is sugar-free and delicious. B) She bought an old fashioned clock. C) He is a fast moving athlete. D) They live in a high rise apartment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cake is sugar-free and delicious. 25. Complete the sentence:The ..... printed pages were scattered on the floor. A) newly B) newly-C) new-ly D) new A) Newly. B) Newly-. C) New-ly. D) New. 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