Understanding Hyphens: Clarity in Grammar
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet analyzing the use of hyphens to improve clarity in sentences for Grade 7 students.
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Understanding Hyphens: Clarity in Grammar
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Introduction to Hyphens and Clarity
Hyphens are punctuation marks used to join words and parts of words. They are essential in creating compound adjectives that describe nouns clearly. For example, in the phrase 'a well-known author,' the hyphen connects 'well' and 'known' to form a single descriptive term. Without the hyphen, the phrase might be confusing or misread as two separate ideas. Hyphens also prevent ambiguity; for instance, ‘small-business owner’ clearly indicates a business owner who runs a small business, unlike the phrase 'small business owner,' which could be interpreted differently depending on context.
1.
What is the primary purpose of hyphens in the example 'a well-known author'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the hyphenated phrase in the sentence: 'The small-business owner attended the seminar.'
[2 marks]3.
Explain how hyphens help prevent ambiguity in the phrase 'a high-quality product'.
[3 marks]4.
Which of the following is correctly hyphenated for clarity?
[1 mark]Aa) well known author
Bb) well-known author
Cc) well-known-author
Dd) well known-author
5.
Describe how hyphens are used to clarify compound adjectives in technical writing.
[5 marks]6.
Analyze the following sentence: 'She is a well-respected scientist.' What role do the hyphens play?
[3 marks]7.
Create a sentence using a hyphenated compound adjective to describe a type of vehicle.
[5 marks]8.
Identify any incorrect hyphen usage in the following sentence: 'The on-line course was very informative.'
[2 marks]9.
Why is it important to use hyphens correctly in academic writing?
[3 marks]10.
Summarize the main point of the passage about hyphens and clarity.
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