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6 Minute Vocabulary from the BBC.
Catherine
And it's time for a quiz! Number one: What's the compound adjective in this sentence and does it need a hyphen? We were late because of the slow-moving traffic.
Neil
Slow-moving is the compound adjective, and it needs a hyphen.
Catherine
Very good! And number two. Is there a hyphen in a forty-mile run?
Neil
Yes, there is. Forty hyphen mile run (forty-mile run).
Catherine
Number three: The teacher was very well liked. Is there a hyphen in well liked?
Neil
We don't need a hyphen there.
Catherine
Well done if you got those right. And before we go, here's a vocabulary tip. When you are reading, make a note of compound adjectives and nouns with - and without - hyphens. Keep a list and check it regularly.
Neil
Yes. There's more about this at bbclearningenglish.com. Join us again for more 6 Minute Vocabulary.
Both
Bye!