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What is the only town in the US that has two hyphens?
The only town in the US with two hyphens in its name is Mammoth Lakes, California.
What purpose do hyphens serve?
Hyphens are used to link words together to form compound words, such as "well-being" or "mother-in-law." They can also be used to separate syllables in words that are broken at the end of a line in writing. Additionally, hyphens are used in some prefixes, suffixes, and to avoid ambiguity or confusion in writing.
Are apostrophes and hyphens unnecessary punctuation marks?
No, apostrophes and hyphens serve specific functions in writing. Apostrophes are used to indicate possession or contraction, while hyphens are used to join words or to clarify the meaning of a word or phrase. Both punctuation marks are important for clarity and proper grammar.
Do you use an apostrophe for year's?
No, you don't need an apostrophe in for years to come. Years is plural in that sentence, not possessive. (Apostrophes are not used to make words plural.)
When to use last year and past year?
You say last year when you start a sentance, like: "Last year I was smart." You use past year when it's in the middle of a sentance, like: In the past year I was smart." You can not have "I did something I regret last year." I t has to be past.
Should year after year have hyphens?
Hyphens not needed
Do you put a hyphen between end of the year?
If you're using the phrase as an adjective (example "I hate the end-of-the-year audit!") then it will definitely need the hyphens. Otherwise, the hyphens are incorrect.
Should you use hyphens with age 57 year-old or 57 year old?
no hyphens - 57 years old is what you are.
Should year over year have hyphens?
Yes it should.
How do you spell sixteen year old child with hyphens?
Most people would spell it sixteen-year-old child. But over the last 20 years, people are ignoring the hyphens.
Do you put hyphens in 35 year old like 35-year-old?
Yes it should be hyphenated.
Should year to year have hyphens?
Yes, when used as an adjective. Year-to-year is hyphenated when used as an adjective: year-to-year comparison, year-to-year budget. Year to year is not hyphenated when it is used as a time period: We come back to this same beach year to year.
Should easy to use have hyphens?
If you're using the phrase as an adjective (example "This easy-to-use remote is great!") then it will definitely need the hyphens. Otherwise, the hyphens are incorrect.
How do you use hyphens in '7 year old' boy?
It's unneccesary, but you can say 7-year-old boy to make it one word. Just hyphenate any place where you would normally see a space.
Do you use hyphens with man-of-the-house?
No it doesn't need to be hyphenated.
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."
Are hyphens used in the phrase one and the same?
There is no need to hyphenate this expression.
