Which one needs a hyphen

The quick thinking detective solved the case.

Which sentence does not need a hyphen

I am a spanish and russian-speaking person

Where does the hyphen go in the sentence: CNN became the first news channel to provide around the clock coverage.

CNN became the first news channel to provide around-the-clock coverage.

which one needs a hyphen

The small town charm was undeniable.

Which one doesn't need a hyphen

The small-town resident walked quickly.

which sentence has correct hyphen usage

Harper admired the woman beside her, who was well dressed

why does not every word need a hyphen

because it would not make sense for you to do that

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1
Which one needs a hyphen
The cat sat on the mat.
The small town resident walked home.
The quick thinking detective solved the case.
Rain falls from the sky.
2
which one needs a hyphen
I have twenty five dollars
I have 20 dollars
I have no dollars
I have 25 dollars
3
can you replace hyphens with dashes
only en dashes
no
only em dashes
all dashes
4
Which sentence does not need a hyphen
My sister-in-law is a well-respected doctor.
The restaurant offered a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes.
The hard-working student aced the exam.
I am a spanish and russian-speaking person
5
Where does the hyphen go in the sentence: CNN became the first news channel to provide around the clock coverage.
CNN became the first news-channel-to provide around the clock coverage.
CNN-became-the first news channel to-provide around the clock coverage.
CNN became-the first news channel to provide around the clock coverage.-
CNN became the first news channel to provide around-the-clock coverage.
6
how are dashes different from hyphens
they arent
hyphens conjoin words
dashes are shorter
dashes separate words
7
can you use more than one hyphen in a sentence
no
only if there is a comma
anytime you want to add an extra
yes
8
When are hyphens used to separate syllables
never
in dictionary's
at the end of a sentence
whenever you want
9
which one needs a hyphen
The old fashioned clock chimed the hour.
She wore a floor length gown to the gala.
The small town charm was undeniable.
He gave a matter of fact explanation.
10
What is a hyphen
a low taper fade
a symbol used to join words
a symbol in math
a symbol used to combine 2 independent clauses
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Which one doesn't need a hyphen
The small-town resident walked quickly.
He gave a last-minute speech.
The well-known author signed books.
The sun-drenched beach beckoned.
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which sentence has correct hyphen usage
Harper admired the woman beside her, who was well-dressed.
Harper admired the- woman beside her, who was well dressed.
Harper admired the woman beside her, who was well dressed
Harper admired the woman beside-her, who was well dressed.
13
which one does not need a hyphen
I have twenty-three dollars
I have twenty-three american dollars
I have 23-dollars
I have 23 amazing dollars and I have twenty-five more
14
why does not every word need a hyphen
because people don't like hyphens
they all do
because it would not make sense for you to do that
because i said so
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What types of words do hyphens affect
words that go together
words that have opposite meaning
when a character is speaking
they only are in math

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