Test Yourself

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to practice the correct use of hyphens in various contexts within sentences. It lists sentences that are missing hyphens, and the student’s task is to rewrite each sentence, adding hyphens where they are grammatically necessary. The sentences include phrases where hyphens are typically used to connect words that work together as compound modifiers or to clarify the meaning of numerical expressions. The worksheet’s aim is to help students identify where hyphens are needed to enhance the readability and understanding of the sentences.

The worksheet is teaching students to recognize and correct instances where hyphens are required for clear communication in writing. It shows students how hyphens can change the meaning of phrases, turning separate words into compound adjectives or compound nouns that more precisely describe something. The activity strengthens students’ grammar skills, particularly in punctuation and sentence structure. By completing the worksheet, students will learn to apply hyphenation rules more confidently in their writing.