Here's a bit more about using hyphens correctly in your writing.
Rule: Use a hyphen with the prefixes "ex-" (meaning former), "self-", and "all-."
Examples: ex-husband, self-assured, all-inclusive
Can you think of any terms using those prefixes that would require the use of a hyphen? If so, post them. If not, that's ok, just take one or two of these terms and use them in a correctly written sentence.
24 comments:
Her ex-husband joined the circus.
He was self-assured about his talents as a tight rope walker. Tickets to the all-inclusive show were only five dollars.
Did you notice lately in the newspaper,ex-husbands prefer to kill their wives as opposed to filing for a divorce and paying child support.
Michele T.
On the first day of high school students all appear to be very self- assured,but I know for a fact many are very nervous and apprehensive,not knowing anyone.
Michele T.
re-entry
re-echo
Suetto C.
Although I am not her child, my step-mother treat's me very good.
Sheila.W
Her ex-husband is fighting for the custody of their child.
The lady at the travel agency said this is an all-includive vacation package.
Tais M
The ex-president of the United States of America studied at Harvard University.
Adriana Wagner
There are a lot of advantages to be a self-employee.
Adriana Wagner
She was self-assured that she will get the job done on time.
His ex-wife sued for nonsupport.
Luz Croce
Please order a roll-off container for the contruction debris.
Maria Rodriguez-Trelles
"This meeting we are about to have today is self-explanitory."
I do not ever associate with my ex-boyfriend.
"He is the powerful and all-mighty Wizard of Oz."
Kellie B
explanitory."
great-grandmother
My great-grandmother lived with my family until she passed away at the age of one hundred.
trans-Atlantic
We took a trans-Atlantic flight this summer for the first time.
Writing-Using Hyphens Correctly (Part3)
The anti-women society stood outside protesting on an ex-president lawn because a statement he once made.
Angelica Walker
This week I booked an all-inclusive two nights three days to the Bahamas.
Indira H
This vacation package has all-inclusive.
Geraldine G.
His ex-wife received her degree.
she was self-taught.
Leonie Florestal
I was once self-employed, and made a decent earning, but with your own business, you have to solve all the problems and work harder.
Mina Robles
I love those vacations packages that are all-inclusive. You do not have to worry about anything, because everything is paid for, including tips, taxes, fees, etc.
Mina Robles
The ex-president wanted to start a new kind of "Democracy", and that is why he was not re-elected.
Mina Robles
Word - ex-husband
My sister's ex-husband loves to give her a hard time, he calls her everyday.
Word - all-inclusive
My daughter and I went on a vacation to an all-inclusive hotel.
Karla Banton
mirlene
ex-girlfriend, ex-wife, ex-school
My sister is self-employee.
My co-worker is filing for social security.
Allison
Make sure you don't leave the stadium, the tickets say no re-entry.
Me and my ex-wife still find the time to argue.
-Bradley B.
I stayed at an all-inclusive hotel when I visited the Island.
Deidra W.
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