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The rules of using a hyphen are quite puzzling. We shed a light on where to put an obligatory hyphen, and when to avoid the punctuation mark.
The Correct Use of a Hyphen
- Numbers and Fractions
- Adjectives
- Nouns
- Phrases
- Verbs
- Names
- Non-mandatory Use
The Infamous Hyphen
A hyphen—like many other punctuation marks—should help us to navigate between the words and sentences of our texts. Luckily, there are some clearly defined cases that automatically invoke the use of a hyphen. In other examples, a hyphen is not mandatory, but helpful for the readers.