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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
It's is a 15-minute task
Hi
I have asked this question somewhere before and learned that some native speakers wouldn't use a hypen in the second sentence.
Tom
I have asked this question somewhere before and learned that some native speakers wouldn't use a hypen in the second sentence.
I would like to ask how many of you would NOT use a hyphen here?
1- It's a 15-minute task.
2- It's a 15 minute task.
Tom
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#1 is fine except that you have a typo -- a superfluous "is". It should have a hyphen, as you've written. #2 is not right with or without a hyphen.
- #1 is fine except that you have a typo -- a superfluous "is".
- It should have a hyphen, as you've written.
- #2 is not right with or without a hyphen.
- Not in my usage anyway.
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#1 is fine except that you have a typo -- a superfluous "is". It should have a hyphen, as you've written.
#2 is not right with or without a hyphen. Not in my usage anyway.
#2 is not right with or without a hyphen. Not in my usage anyway.
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Oh, thanks, Mr. Wordy.
Could anyone please remove the "is" from the first sentence, and the "s" of minutes from the second? My edit duration is over!!
Tom
Could anyone please remove the "is" from the first sentence, and the "s" of minutes from the second? My edit duration is over!!
Tom
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Oh right... I didn't realise that the "s" of minutes was another typo!
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Hi Tom
I've now edited out the typos for you.
As to your question, I agree with MrWordy. I would only use the hyphenated version.
I've now edited out the typos for you.
As to your question, I agree with MrWordy. I would only use the hyphenated version.
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I would always use a hyphen too. You might find a higher concentration of non-hyphenators on a forum for Marketing specialists, though.
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