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To: Former MSM Viewer

When used as a noun, they do not get a hyphen. Example: Diane is an anal retentive when it comes to the correct use of hyphens.

When used as an adjective, they do get a hyphen. Example: Diane is an anal-retentive editor who ensures hyphens are used correctly.


14 posted on 08/18/2013 7:50:18 AM PDT by Gadsden1st
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To: Gadsden1st

Thanks for clearing that grammatical subject, Gads...

BTW, love your flag


22 posted on 08/18/2013 7:55:53 AM PDT by Former MSM Viewer
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To: Gadsden1st

Now I learned something today, and it isn’t even noon.


33 posted on 08/18/2013 8:03:38 AM PDT by EEGator
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