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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'?
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'?
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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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