Worksheet on Hyphens - Prefixes
English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the correct use of hyphens with prefixes, aimed at Year 9 students practising error correction.
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Worksheet on Hyphens - Prefixes
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Hyphens with Prefixes
Many words with prefixes such as 'ex-', 'in-', 'im-', and 'un-' can be written either with or without hyphens. For example, 'ex-president' or 'expresident'. Proper hyphenation improves clarity. However, misuse can lead to confusion or change the meaning of a word. Certain rules govern whether a hyphen is necessary, especially when the prefix is attached to words starting with a capital letter or a number. For instance, 'pre-eminent' is correct, whereas 'preeminent' might be mistaken for a different form. Similarly, 'co-operate' is hyphenated to avoid ambiguity, but 'cooperate' is also acceptable in modern usage. Correct hyphenation depends on consistency and context, following style guides like those from the Oxford University Press.
1.
Identify and correct the hyphen error in the word: 'preeminent'.
[2 marks]2.
Explain why a hyphen is used in 'co-operate' but not always in 'cooperate'.
[3 marks]3.
Select the correctly hyphenated word:
[1 mark]Aa) un-happy
Bb) unhappy
Cc) un-happy
Dd) unhappy
4.
Correct the hyphenation in this sentence: 'He made a pre-eminent contribution.'
[2 marks]5.
Identify whether the hyphenation in the word 'ex-president' is correct. If not, correct it.
[2 marks]6.
Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of consistent hyphenation with prefixes in formal writing.
[5 marks]7.
Choose the correctly hyphenated form:
[1 mark]Aa) un-happy
Bb) unhappy
Cc) unhappy
Dd) un-happy
8.
Describe the rule for hyphenating words with prefixes when the prefix is attached to a capital letter or number.
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