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Griffgruff Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
Correct use of the prefix ex
Could someone advise the correct use of the prefix ex when used to modify a noun. For example, what are the correct forms:
ex miner or ex-miner
ex policeman or ex-policeman
ex teacher or ex-teacher
If both are correct, which are preferred?
Best regards
ex miner or ex-miner
ex policeman or ex-policeman
ex teacher or ex-teacher
If both are correct, which are preferred?
Best regards
Top answer
The hyphenated form is preferable when the suffix is used to mean "former".
- The hyphenated form is preferable when the suffix is used to mean "former".
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The hyphenated form is preferable when the suffix is used to mean "former".
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