MCQs

'Sad' is a simple adjective and doesn't need a hyphen to modify 'boy'.

Em dashes are used for interjections.

A semicolon connects independent clauses (not an em dash, though em dashes can sometimes follow them).

'Father-in-law' is a fixed compound noun.

Compound adjectives describing quantity use a hyphen.

Some prefixes (re-) take hyphens to clarify pronunciation.

En dashes (–) indicate 'to' or 'through' in ranges.

Both commas and em dashes can set off non-restrictive appositives, but em dashes provide more emphasis.

Colons are used for ratios, not hyphens or dashes.

'Self-' is a prefix that traditionally takes a hyphen in compound adjectives.

Em dashes indicate a sharp interruption.

Compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine use a hyphen.

An en dash denotes a range of years.

Compound phrases used as adjectives require hyphens.

Em dashes provide dramatic emphasis.

Fractions used as adjectives or nouns often require a hyphen.

Em dashes set off the list of names as an appositive.

En dashes are used for numerical ranges (e.g., pp. 45–50).

Prefixes like 'semi-' often use a hyphen before the root word.