PPT-The Hyphen,

En Dash and Em Dash Magic Little Dashes Do you know the rules of usage for FOUR TIMES WHEN YOU SHOULD USE The Hyphen FOUR TIMES WHEN YOU SHOULD USE The Hyphen HYPHENATED ADJECTIVE . Hyphens and Dashes. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . Hyphens. . Angela Gulick. CAS Writing Specialist. June. . 2015. Hyphens . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . Hyphens (-) are used in several different ways:. Use 1: Use a hyphen to connect or “stitch” words together that you want to be read as a unit. These words will form a single concept that describes the following word. However, if this description comes after the word it describes, do not use a hyphen. . Use a hyphen to . divide a word . at the end of a line. .. The new governor’s victory celebration will be organ-. ized. by her campaign committee.. - Never divide a one-syllable word. - Divide a word only between syllables. Carolyn Ellis. Topic: Ethnographers. Focus:. . Intersection of ethnographers and . the community . Method: Interpretive & Critical . Target: Ethnographers . Goal: “My article seeks to show the working of the hyphen through a narrative story that uses dialogue to detail the events and emotionality that took place during this particular return visit (see Fabian 1990, 4)” (Ellis 1995, 70). . How do I know when to use them?. What you need to know first. Hyphens are not dashes and the two cannot be used interchangeably. . Hyphen (-) Dash (–). The hyphen . connects. The dash . divides. Oh MY!. End Marks…AKA punctuation. PERIOD. Used at the end of a complete declarative sentence. Most sentences end with a period. It is also used after an abbreviation . Dr. Washington agreed with the diagnosis.. Hyphens . can be used in several ways. .. Here . are . some . of . them.. B. e . sure to consult a dictionary . if you . have any questions. .. -Hyphens-. -Hyphens-. Use a hyphen in compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine.. Department of Media and Communication. Topic: . Hyphen, Parentheses, Period. Lecturer: . Veng . Rachana. Subject: English for Journalism. . Member:. . Vinh Socheata. . . Chan Phalkun. . Sim Yuthy. Hyphens and Dashes. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . bailey. 11-07 and 11-08. Vocab:. Omniscient . Desecrate. 11-07 and 11-08 cont.. Answers:. Omniscient: . knowing everything.. Desecrate: . treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate. Homophones. Words that sound alike or nearly alike but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones. . affect: (verb) to exert influence. effect: (verb) to accomplish; (noun) result. principal: (adj.) most important; (noun) head of a school. 9. , . 2015- Punctuation that Indicates a Pause. An . ellipsis. . (. ellipses- plural) is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots. . (…).. Use an ellipsis when omitting a word, phrase, line, paragraph, or more from a quoted passage. Ellipses save space or remove material that is less relevant. They are useful in getting right to the point without delay or distraction:. The hyphen is most commonly used to separate a word that is divided by the right hand margin, but a hyphen also has the following conventional . uses:. To . separate the parts of a compound modifier or multiword adjective when the modifier/ adjective precedes the word that it modifies (e.g. “When he is out of town, he uses out-of-town checks. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . represented by two .