How can hyphen errors be corrected?

How can hyphen errors be corrected?

Hyphen errors can be corrected by following these guidelines:

1. Use a hyphen to join two or more words that function as a single adjective before a noun. For example, "well-known author" or "high-quality product."

2. Do not use a hyphen when the adjective comes after the noun. For example, "The author is well known" or "The product is of high quality."

3. Use a hyphen to join compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine. For example, "thirty-five" or "seventy-two."

4. Do not use a hyphen when the number is written as two separate words. For example, "twenty one" or "ninety nine."

5. Use a hyphen to join prefixes and suffixes to words. For example, "re-examine" or "self-confidence."

6. Do not use a hyphen when the prefix or suffix is already a recognized word. For example, "recreate" or "selfish."

7. Use a hyphen to avoid confusion or ambiguity. For example, "re-sign" (to sign again) versus "resign" (to quit).

By following these guidelines, hyphen errors can be corrected and sentences can be constructed accurately.