PPT-Hyphens A hyphen is shorter than a dash and

joins words together There are no spaces between a hyphen and the words twentyfive not twenty five Hyphens When to use hyphens Hyphens In numbers In numbers between 21 and 99 but not 30 40 . Hyphens and Dashes. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . Hyphens. . Angela Gulick. CAS Writing Specialist. June. . 2015. Hyphens . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . Hyphens (-) are used in several different ways:. Use 1: Use a hyphen to connect or “stitch” words together that you want to be read as a unit. These words will form a single concept that describes the following word. However, if this description comes after the word it describes, do not use a hyphen. . Hyphens. 1. Use . a hyphen to divide a word at the end of a line.. Example: What percentage of U.S. households have sub-. scribed to cable television. ?. Divide a word only between syllables.. Do not divide a one syllable word.. . Grammar Station . Rules of Hyphens . Use hyphens in compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine . Ex. Twenty-four, seventy-seven, ninety-six . Rules of Hyphens . . Use a hyphen in a compound adjective that precedes a noun. If the compound adjective comes after the noun do not use a hyphen. a. nd How . N. ot to Screw . T. hem . U. p. . Jazmin Webb . What is a hyphen?. . A hyphen is the connecting mark that is used between words or parts of words. . example-example. NOTE!. A . hyphen. is different from a . En. -. Dash and . Em. -. Dash. Magic Little Dashes!. Do you know the rules of usage for:. FOUR TIMES WHEN . YOU. SHOULD USE. The Hyphen. -. FOUR TIMES WHEN . YOU. SHOULD USE. The Hyphen. HYPHENATED ADJECTIVE . How do I know when to use them?. What you need to know first. Hyphens are not dashes and the two cannot be used interchangeably. . Hyphen (-) Dash (–). The hyphen . connects. The dash . divides. Grammar Toolkit. Hyphens and dashes. Grammar Toolkit. Hyphens and dashes. The main use of . hyphens. is to join two or more . words . into compound words. . A . dictionary will . usually tell . you whether or . Hyphens . can be used in several ways. .. Here . are . some . of . them.. B. e . sure to consult a dictionary . if you . have any questions. .. -Hyphens-. -Hyphens-. Use a hyphen in compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine.. Hyphens and Dashes. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . bailey. 11-07 and 11-08. Vocab:. Omniscient . Desecrate. 11-07 and 11-08 cont.. Answers:. Omniscient: . knowing everything.. Desecrate: . treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate. to connect two or more words (and numbers) into a single concept, especially for building adjectives. . Note . that a hyphen never has spaces on either side. .. . Example: There are fewer Italian-American communities these days. . Rules. Hyphens . are used to connect two or more words (and numbers) into a single concept.. Italian-American communities are vibrant and interesting.. Tina’s money-saving measures have helped her save 1,000 dollars.. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . represented by two .