Mark the elements
A hyphen, which is half the length of the dash, is used with grammatical structures.
A hyphen is used to form compound words.
From a prefix and a word.
Example: anti-ageing, pre-lunch, non-alcoholic.
From a prefix and a proper name.
Example: pre-Columbian.
From two different words.
Example: kind-hearted, first-aider.
From two other words which are separated by a preposition.
Example: out-of-date, sister-in-law.
Where one of the words is a prefix "self-" or "-like".
Example: self-defence, sheep-like.
From a numeral and a noun to form an adjective.
Example: a five-year prison.
Choose the words with the coloured balls according to the case mentioned below.
Pink — compounds with a prefix and a word.
Blue — compounds with a prefix and a proper name.
Yellow — compounds of two or more words.
Orange — compounds with a preposition.
Violet — compounds with a numeral.
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