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Mthomas Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Hyphenation question
Hi-
This is my first post here. I have a quick question. Is phrase 'single family' hyphenated? For example, is this correct: 'Monitor all single- and multifamily rental properties.' And, if possible, could someone explain the rule. Thanks.
This is my first post here. I have a quick question. Is phrase 'single family' hyphenated? For example, is this correct: 'Monitor all single- and multifamily rental properties.' And, if possible, could someone explain the rule. Thanks.
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I think that single-family is hyphenated. You may also want to put a hyphen in multi-family just so it's clear that single- is not a typo. " There's no shame in repetition if it clarifies your point.
- I think that single-family is hyphenated.
- You may also want to put a hyphen in multi-family just so it's clear that single- is not a typo.
- " There's no shame in repetition if it clarifies your point.
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I think that single-family is hyphenated. You may also want to put a hyphen in multi-family just so it's clear that single- is not a typo. Or you coud say "...single-family and multifamily..." There's no shame in repetition if it clarifies your point.
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