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Q: How do you appropriately use a hyphen in writing?
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Do you use a hyphen when writing square feet?

You do not use a hyphen when writing square feet. Using a hyphen would make it one word which should not be the case.


Do you use a hyphen when writing square-foot?

Yes, whenver using square-foot you should use a hyphen


What is Critical writing?

the ability to use and manage intelligence and skills appropriately for the essay your writing by relating to your knowledge.


How do you appropriately use a dash in writing?

If you are classifying "dash" as hyphen, you use it such as: The One-of-a-kind Hat was sold within the first hour." This is used to make multiple words one. There is also another "dash" that could be used as "I might sure if i could--or even would--do such a thing." This is used to add detail.


Should there be a hyphen after finger and toe when writing finger and toenails?

No there shouldn't be a hyphen. Fingernails and toenails are full words.


Do you use a hyphen when writing hour and a half?

What about the adjective form? e.g.: We went on an hour-and-a-half long drive.


Does the word horsedrawn have a hyphen in it?

The dictionaries that list it use a hyphen.


Can you use a hyphen in the word excitingly?

No, excitingly is one word so you would not use a hyphen in it.


Does rehire have a hyphen?

It isn't in the dictionary, so it'd be best to use a hyphen.


Do you use a capital after a hyphen?

no


Do you need a hyphen in preworn?

It's not a word in the dictionary, so yes, use the hyphen.


What is a hyphen and how do you use it?

A hyphen is a "dash" that we use to put a compound word together. Such as 24-hour clock or 42-foot.