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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Hyphens in adjectives/modifiers
Hi, if using the words "second most common" as an adjective, should the words be separated by hyphens?
second-most-common reason or second most common reason
thanks!
second-most-common reason or second most common reason
thanks!
Top answer
No hyphens are needed.
- No hyphens are needed.
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Hi, why is this?
I thought words that collectively modify a noun, need to be hyphenated, unless the word ends in ly.
I thought words that collectively modify a noun, need to be hyphenated, unless the word ends in ly.
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