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Chivalry Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
The use of hyphens
I'm just going to ask a quick question here,
is it supposed to be "up-to-date" or "up to date"?
The former is what I think is right, but I've seen the latter more often.
But I'm pretty certain that I've seeb both versions.
Another problem is,
how should I know if there need to be hyphens?
How should I judge just by looking at the words?
is it supposed to be "up-to-date" or "up to date"?
The former is what I think is right, but I've seen the latter more often.
But I'm pretty certain that I've seeb both versions.
Another problem is,
how should I know if there need to be hyphens?
How should I judge just by looking at the words?
Top answer
Use the hyphens if it's before a noun. Make sure your passport is up to date. Bring an up-to-date immunization record.
- Use the hyphens if it's before a noun.
- Make sure your passport is up to date.
- Bring an up-to-date immunization record.
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Use the hyphens if it's before a noun.
Make sure your passport is up to date.
Bring an up-to-date immunization record.
Make sure your passport is up to date.
Bring an up-to-date immunization record.
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Use hyphens if the phrase is used as an adjective.
'My son is three years old.' 'I have a three-year-old son.'
'This room is for men only.' 'This is a men-only room.'
Rover
'My son is three years old.' 'I have a three-year-old son.'
'This room is for men only.' 'This is a men-only room.'
Rover
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