Can You Use A Hyphen/dash Correctly?

5 Questions | By JonathonSimpson | Last updated: Feb 14, 2013

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5 question quiz to test your knowledge on hyphens!

Questions and Answers

1.

Which of the following correctly uses the hyphen?
- A.
  
  I am forty_five years old.
- B.
  
  I am forty - five years old.
- C.
  
  I am forty-five years old.
- D.
  
  I am forty-five years-old.
2.

A hyphen is longer than a dash.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Fill in the blank. Trevor is a quick _ witted little boy. Pick one for hyphen Pick two for dash
4.

A hyphen can be used as a semi colon.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Which uses proper puncuation? HINT: (there may be more than one answer)
- A.
  
  I like ice cream-- it is very yummy!
- B.
  
  Matt is very dumb- he is not smart.
- C.
  
  Debbie is a mult-media star.

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