1.
which is not a purpose of hyphens?
to join words
to indicate a pause
to use with prefixes
to separate syllables
2.
true or false: hyphens and dashes basically have the same purposes.
true
false
3.
between what two words should a hyphen be added for clarity in the following sentence? : a man eating jellyfish was reported at the beach last summer.
man and eating
eating and jellyfish
the and beach
last and summer

Read the excerpts from samuel johnson’s preface to a dictionary of the english language. which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.