Learning English Vocabulary
Hyphenation
Aug 25, 2023
Exploring the use of hyphens in compound adjectives and nouns. Discussing different ways to form them and when to use hyphens, such as with ages, numbers, and compound adjectives before nouns. Includes a clip of a news reporter describing young people as hardworking. Concludes with a quiz and a vocabulary tip.
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- Compound adjectives formed with hyphens provide more precise descriptions in writing.
- Hyphens are used in numbers from 21 to 99 and time expressions before a noun.
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Hyphenated Compound Adjectives
Compound adjectives, such as 'hard-working' and 'well-respected', are formed by combining an adjective or adverb with a present participle or past participle, respectively. These compound adjectives, always written with a hyphen, help provide more precise descriptions in writing.
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