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Samir1 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Hyphens
I've seen it done both ways so I come here for help.
Do I use the hyphen(s) for the term "ever-so-slight" when it's an adjective?
For instance: "the ever-so-slight" chance?
Do I use the hyphen(s) for the term "ever-so-slight" when it's an adjective?
For instance: "the ever-so-slight" chance?
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When it is used before a noun, yes. When used predicatively, no. an ever-so-slight chance the chance was ever so slight
- When it is used before a noun, yes.
- When used predicatively, no.
- an ever-so-slight chance the chance was ever so slight
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When it is used before a noun, yes. When used predicatively, no.
an ever-so-slight chance
the chance was ever so slight
an ever-so-slight chance
the chance was ever so slight
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