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A hyphen is a punctuation mark that is used to link words or separate syllables. The three main cases for their usage are to show word breaks, in compound words and to join prefixes to other words.

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Is randomly-assigned students a hyphenation?

no, it is not a hyphenation


What is the definition of hyphenation?

The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. A hyphen ( - ) is a punctuation mark. Hyphens join words and separate syllables such as in the word sleeping-bag.


How do you turn on hyphenation on Microsoft Works Word processor?

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What is an hyphenation?

A hyphenation is the use of the punctuation mark, the hyphen. The hyphen is used to join separate words and into single words, such as 'merry-go-round' and to separate syllables of a single word into parts, such as 'un-American.'


What is hyphenation?

A hyphenation is the use of the punctuation mark, the hyphen. The hyphen is used to join separate words and into single words, such as 'merry-go-round' and to separate syllables of a single word into parts, such as 'un-American.'


What is hyphenation setting on cell phones?

This setting automatically insert hyphen's between a mobile number . e.g. With hyphenation a mobile number will appear like 999-999-9999 on your screen. Without hyphenation it will be 9999999999..


How does hyphenation be activated?

Hyphenation can be activated in a word processing software or text editor by selecting the option in the settings or formatting menu. By enabling hyphenation, the software will automatically insert hyphens to break long words at the end of lines to improve text flow and readability.


Which sentence does ot follow the rules of hypenation?

To determine which sentence does not follow the rules of hyphenation, I would need to see the specific sentences you're referring to. Generally, hyphenation rules apply to compound adjectives before nouns, numbers, and certain prefixes. If you provide the sentences, I can help identify the one with incorrect hyphenation.


What is to cut in two parts in prefix words called?

Hyphenation, as in ex-husband.


Do you use hyphens in out of control?

No, "out of control" does not use hyphens. It is a phrase that stands alone without the need for hyphenation. Hyphens are typically used to connect words that function together as a single idea when they appear before a noun, such as "out-of-control behavior."


How many syllables in incident?

Incident has three syllables. It is divided (for purposes of hyphenation) as in-ci-dent.


Should the word reschedule be hyphenated?

No, by word of the Oxford English Dictionary, "reschedule" (v) is a word and does not contain hyphenation.