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Which of the following is an incorrect use of a hyphen?

A. Twenty-five
B. Mother-in-law
C. Sad-boy
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D. Mid-July

📝 Explanation

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

📖 Additional Information

  • Twenty-five
  • Mother-in-law
  • Sad-boy
  • Mid-July

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

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