Understanding Hyphens: Clarity and Correct Usage
English
GCSE
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on error correction in the use of hyphens to improve clarity in GCSE English.
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Understanding Hyphens: Clarity and Correct Usage
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Error Correction in Hyphen Usage
Hyphenated words help to avoid ambiguity in sentences. For example, a well-known author can be confused with a well known author if hyphens are omitted. Similarly, re-usable packaging may be misunderstood if the hyphen is missing. Verify the following sentences and correct the hyphenation errors where necessary.
1.
The well known author signed many copies of his latest book.
[2 marks]2.
A re usable container was found in the storage room.
[2 marks]3.
They decided to buy a high quality, eco friendly, and affordable product.
[2 marks]4.
The twenty five-year-old researcher presented his findings confidently.
[2 marks]5.
Identify the error in the phrase: 'a well known fact', and correct it.
[3 marks]6.
Choose the correctly hyphenated phrase:
[1 mark]Aa) high quality
Bb) high-quality
Cc) high-quality-
Dd) high-quality-
7.
Rewrite the sentence with the correct hyphenation: 'The data was re analysed using new methods.'
[3 marks]8.
Explain why hyphens are important in compound modifiers.
[4 marks]9.
Identify and correct the hyphenation errors in the following sentence: 'She has a two year old child and a three year old dog.'
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