Hyphens In Prefixes And Suffixes Quiz 3 (9 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Two words or hyphenated?

Correct Answer: B) The guilt-ridden defendant testified in his sentencing hearing.

2. Which word completes the sentence: ..... the internet to find about Greek Gods.

Correct Answer: B) Re-search.

3. It was a frosty day, so we had to use ..... to clear the car windscreen.

Correct Answer: B) De-icer.

4. Lime-green, pitch-black, tired-looking are all examples of:

Correct Answer: D) Hyphenated adjectives.

5. In the following sentence, should the bold word be hyphenated?After serving as principal for ten years, Mr. Jones will resign this year.

Correct Answer: B) No.

6. Where does the hyphen need to be?James was proud to be declared the runner up in the fencing tournament.

Correct Answer: D) Runner-up.

7. Fill in the gap in the following sentence:'Luca decided to ..... from his position on the school council to focus on other activities.'

Correct Answer: B) Resign.

8. Cutely singing child

Correct Answer: B) Does not need a hyphen.

9. Are hyphens used with a proper noun?

Correct Answer: A) Yes.