Hyphens and ellipsis
I can use the hyphen for different reasons and I can use ellipsis.
Hyphens and ellipsis
I can use the hyphen for different reasons and I can use ellipsis.
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Key learning points
- A hyphen is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose.
- A hyphen can join two words to make a compound adjective.
- A hyphen can join a prefix to a base word to avoid spelling or meaning ambiguity.
- An ellipsis can be used to invite the reader to read on or to increase tension.
Keywords
Hyphen - a punctuation mark that can join two words to make one compound adjective
Compound adjective - an adjective formed of two hyphenated words
Hyphen - a punctuation mark that can join a prefix to a base word to avoid spelling or meaning ambiguity
Ellipsis - a punctuation mark that can invite the reader to read on or to increase tension
Common misconception
Pupils may start using hyphens for all prefixes.
Emphasise that not all prefixes require a hyphen - some prefixes frequently use them, but others rarely do.
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