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Victo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Hyphenate after verb?

Are these three OK?

The laptop was brand-new.
She was good-looking.
He was well-informed.

What is the trick in knowing when to hyphenate after 'is' or 'was'?
  

Top answer

It depends on clarity, but in modern English, people recommend avoiding hyphens whenever possible. This is one such time.

  • It depends on clarity, but in modern English, people recommend avoiding hyphens whenever possible.
  • This is one such time.
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It depends on clarity, but in modern English, people recommend avoiding hyphens whenever possible. This is one such time.

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