Lesson 419
Mechanics - Punctuation - Hyphens
Use a hyphen with ex, elect, and vice when they are used to form part of a title.
Example:
president-elect
Instructions: Supply hyphens where they are needed in these sentences.
1. George W. Bush is now our President elect.
George W. Bush is now our President-elect.
2. Some people wonder what will happen to our ex President.
Some people wonder what will happen to our ex-President.
3. Carter Jones was named vice consul to India.
Carter Jones was named vice-consul to India.
4. Our vice president will now speak to us.
Our vice-president will now speak to us.
5. Our ex secretary will become our vice chairman next year.
Our ex-secretary will become our vice-chairman next year.