Adjective Hyphenation Flashcards
When should you use a hyphen between words?
When two words form a compound adjective before a noun.
Do you hyphenate ‘well-known author’?
Yes, it’s a compound adjective before a noun.
Do you hyphenate ‘the author is well known’?
No, the adjective follows the noun.
Is ‘close-to-perfect’ hyphenated?
Yes, it’s a compound adjective before a noun.
Do you hyphenate adverb + adjective combos like ‘nearly identical’?
No, not if the adverb ends in -ly.
Should ‘high-quality product’ be hyphenated?
Yes, compound adjective before a noun.
Should ‘product of high quality’ be hyphenated?
No.
Do you hyphenate numbers in ‘five-year plan’?
Yes, if used as a compound adjective.
Is ‘state-of-the-art technology’ hyphenated?
Yes, it’s a compound adjective.
Do you hyphenate ‘well respected’ after a noun?
No.
