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Jackson6612 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

As a nine-year-old child, I moved to Kansas.

1b00I believe both of the following sentences mean the same thing but what is the purpose of using hyphens in the first sentence?02b02br
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0Hi,02br 02br 00The three words together really form a single adjective. In cases like this, hyphens are often used. 02i 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive 0-

— Clive

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00The three words together really form a single adjective.
  • In cases like this, hyphens are often used.
  • 02i 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive 0-
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00The three words together really form a single adjective. In cases like this, hyphens are often used. eg 01i00A five-storey building.02i02br
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00Best wishes, Clive 0-
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01cite10Jackson661212cite11b10I believe both of the following sentences mean the same thing but what is the purpose of using hyphens in the first sentence?12b12br
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11font11b101:12b10 As a nine-year-old child, I moved to Kansas.12font12br
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0 Hi,02br
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01font00Then does that mean sentence #2 is incorrect? 02font00In careful writing, yes, but #2 is00 often written. For your English exam, I'd recommend #1.02br
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