Hyphens
Multiple Choice: Complete the following sentences by selecting the correct options below. True or False: Do the following sentences contain proper hyphenation? If not, please include the correct hyphenation. Editing: Please correct the text below so it reflects proper grammar and spelling.
- 1.Visit our _______ shop today for the best prices on all your _______ wear.
- A.
Locally owned / back to school
- B.
Locally-owned / back to school
- C.
Locally owned / back-to-school
- D.
Locally-owned / back-to-school
- 2.We are active members of the Philadelphia Chamber of _______ serving on the Mover's Conference Committee.
- A.
Commerce,
- B.
Commerce —
- C.
Commerce -
- D.
Commerce
- 3.If your dog’s breed requires frequent grooming, give us a call today. We’re available ____________.
- A.
6 days-a-week
- B.
6 days a week
- C.
6-days a week
- D.
6-days-a-week
- 4.Are you looking for a functional and decorative bathroom? Call us ____________ also specialize in ____________.
- A.
Today, we / custom made glass
- B.
Today, we / custom-made glass
- C.
Today — we / custom-made-glass
- D.
Today — we / custom-made glass
- 5.Trust your roof repairs to King of Prussia’s ____________ business today.
- A.
Top rated, family owned
- B.
Top rated, family-owned
- C.
Top-rated, family owned
- D.
Top-rated, family-owned
- 6.All of our kitchen appliances come with ____________ manufacturer warranty.
- A.
A ten-year
- B.
A 10-year
- C.
A 10-years’
- D.
10 years’
- 7.Why settle for standard, generic shelving when you could have a ____________ entertainment center that meets all of your family’s needs?
- A.
Custom-built full-size
- B.
Custom built, full size
- C.
Custom-build, full-size
- D.
Custom-built, full-size
- 8.Call an experienced electrician for solar and LED lighting, panel changes, and ____________.
- A.
Cable-and-internet wiring
- B.
Cable-and-internet-wiring
- C.
Cable and internet wiring
- D.
Cable and internet-wiring
- 9.Is [your statement here] true or false?
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 10.Enjoy our family friendly hotels.
- 11.Hire an expert to repair flood-damaged roads.
- 12.Special treats are offered each day in the 3 or 4 year old class.
- 13.You'll enjoy our all-inclusive vacations.
- 14.Get free in person pricing when you visit Smith's.
- 15.We provide you with after hours service.
- 16.We sell and install name-brand carpet.
- 17.Get 1 year of free service.
- 18.J and P Estate Planning is a multimillion dollar business.
- 19.Our obstetricians are familiar with high-risk pregnancy.
- 20.Taste our exquisite chocolate covered peanut cupcake.
- 21.ASE-certified-technicians will keep your car running smoothly.
- 22.Take advantage of our technology-based processing system.
- 23.You can choose between 15 and 30 year mortgages.
- 24.All of your documents go through our board-appointed reviewer.
- 25.Write your text here
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