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Sailsofoblivion Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Use of dash

Hi, I was just wondering, should there be a dash between the words 'polka-dot'? Everything online is conflicting.

Thanks in advance!
Emma
  

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Hi. First, it is called hyphen not dash. It should be hyphenated if it is used as an adjective and separate if it is noun.

— Hrsanei

  • Hi.
  • First, it is called hyphen not dash.
  • It should be hyphenated if it is used as an adjective and separate if it is noun.
  • Note the examples below; I like my polka-dot shirt.
  • I like my shirt with purple polka dots.
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Hi. First, it is called hyphen not dash.
It should be hyphenated if it is used as an adjective and separate if it is noun. Note the examples below;
I like my polka-dot shirt.
I like my shirt with purple polka dots.

Hamid
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