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ShatteredEquilibrium Posted 15 years ago
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Would you rather say a "well-conducted lesson" or a "well-taught lesson"? Is the dash between the words necessary? Thanks to whoever answers this:)
  

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ShatteredEquilibrium Would you rather say a "well-conducted lesson" or a "well-taught lesson"? Is the dash between the words necessary? " The word "conduct" is not usually used when referring to a lesson.

  • ShatteredEquilibrium Would you rather say a "well-conducted lesson" or a "well-taught lesson"?
  • Is the dash between the words necessary?
  • " The word "conduct" is not usually used when referring to a lesson.
  • It can be used to refer to directing a choir, a tour, an orchestra, etc.
  • Yes, you need the hyphen (not a dash) between the words because they are considered to be single adjectives before a noun.
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ShatteredEquilibriumWould you rather say a "well-conducted lesson" or a "well-taught lesson"? Is the dash between the words necessary? Thanks to whoever answers this:)
It is better to say a "well-taught lesson." The word "conduct" is not usually used when referring to a lesson. It can be used to refer to directing a choir, a tour, an orchestra, etc.
Yes,

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