Use of Hyphen(-)
Hyphens are used divide words at the end of line when the word cannot fit on the remainder of the line. There are six rules to follow.
1. Divide the word between syllables. It means, that one-syllable words are NEVER divided.
Incorrect Incorrect Correct
sp- su- sup-
orts pport port
2. The hyphen goes at the end of the firts line.
Incorrect Correct
sup- sup-
-port port
3. Prefixes and suffixes make natural divisions.
Incorrect Correct
in- inter-
ternational national
4. Do not divide proper nouns or adjectives.
Incorrect Correct
Pakis- Pakistan
tan
5. There should be at least two letters plus the hyphen on the first line and three letters on the second line.
Incorrect Incorrect Correct
s- supposed- sup-
upposedly ly posedly
6. Divide hyphenated word using the hyphen already in the word.
Incorrect Correct
moth- mother-
er-in-law in-law
He was bigger and heavier
Is it C or E. Hope it helps
Answer:
A.
Explanation:
Because the slang terms of "lame" and "cool"do not match the formal style of the passage.
