How to Hyphenate Agreement

As we mention in Hyphen Rule 1, « To check if a compound noun consists of two words, a word, or a hyphen, you may need to look for it in the dictionary. » You searched for it online, probably on dictionary.com, which is a valid resource, and we looked for it in a few different print dictionaries. We note that it has been considered a word since at least the 1990s. Don`t just rely on spell checkers or grammar checkers, as they usually contain errors. Many compound words are combined into a single word or « closed », e.B. « shelf » and « race car ». However, there are also many adjectives and compound words that are not combined, and these often use a hyphen to show that they are related. Here are some examples of compound words with hyphens: Many of us don`t know when to separate words. For example, should you write almost extinct wolves or almost extinct wolves? I have a hard time resolving a disagreement on a grammar issue. The sentence I was given contained five consecutive cases of the word « and ». I used to separate it, but now I think the opposite, but I can`t explain why. I`ve always cut the hyphen from the fully executed billing statement, but Word wants to fix it without the hyphen. Please help. Have I typed it wrong all these years? For example, I also cut the transaction referenced above.

It`s true? Anyway, if you were to use a phrase like « U.S. Economy » or « Middle East Crisis, » would the terms geographic location be separated because the geographic part consists of two words? We did not find general agreement on this issue between reference manuals, print or online magazines, or other resources. Our recommendation would be to write « hip hop » when used as a noun, and « hip-hop » as a compound adjective. Noun: Hip hop is my favorite music. Adjective: I love hip-hop music. There is no reason to cut continuously. It`s a word in all our dictionaries. Three of your four remaining sets are examples of compound adjectives that are usually cut by a hyphen: Income-generating activities Houses Construction costs The remaining set is a bit more complicated because apartment buildings are not separated. We recommend writing: single-family and multi-family homes.

How to properly separate descriptions of adjective colors such as the following: « Jessica pointed to the column carrying words in cheerful and bright blue and white writing. » Should it be separated like this: blue-light-white font? Thank you. A compound adjective can contain an adverb. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, compound adjectives formed of both the adverb and a sentence (e.B. current) should be cut if the compound precedes the noun (a well-known interpreter, of current news). The connection should not be disconnected if it follows the name (the interpreter is known, the news is up to date). What about hair loss – how to separate it? Musicians/grammarians here. I wouldn`t separate hip hop as an adjective, for the same reason that I wouldn`t separate « rock`n`roll music » or « bebop jazz music. » I don`t know if it`s extraordinary or not. « Hip-hop music » is not hop music that happens to be trendy. (« Hip Hop » was invented from lyrics.) Similarly, rock`n`roll music involves a single adjective with multiple words, not a connection. On the other hand, « late baroque music » has a hyphen because « late baroque » is a compound adjective. Most suffixes do not require a hyphen and simply connect within the root word frame. However, some suffixes need to be cut, including -elect, -style, -based, and -free.

You can see them in these examples: Your rule for hyphen number 4 has an example of a « friendly-looking man. » You do not separate the words that end in âly. This is a fairly standardized rule, and I`m surprised to see this error on a website about the correct grammar and use of English. As we mention in our introduction to hyphens between words, « While there are rules and customs for hyphens, there are also situations where authors must decide whether or not to add them for clarity. » In our Rule 1, we write: « When a compound adjective follows a noun, a hyphen is usually not necessary. However, some established compound adjectives are still cut. Check it with a dictionary or online. « The not-so-private expression could be written with a hyphen, but many publishers wouldn`t. Without hyphens, there is little risk of confusion on the part of the reader, so it is a verdict, a matter of preference and style. In most cases, these are compound adjectives that act as an idea with other separate adjectives before nouns. Exception to the rule: do not separate percentages or money. I understand why landlord-occupied people are cut off, but I usually see occupied tenants who are not separated.

Is there a reason or is it a convention? Our hyphen rule 1 states, « Generally, you separate two or more words when they are in front of a name that they change and act as a single idea. This is called a compound adjective. Therefore, the two terms must be separated if they appear before a name. a self-used property a property inhabited by tenants A compound adjective with hyphen may contain an adverb. The connection is disconnected if it appears before a name, but not if it appears after a name. Exceptions to this rule would be connections with an adverb ending in -ly; they would not be separated before or after a name. When you say « calculation of the 8th period », you are putting a hyphen between the 8th and the period, right? If you just say the 8th point without the topic after that, does that mean you don`t need to use a hyphen? Example: I am in the calculation of the 8th period.. .