To solve this worksheet, we need to look at each word and decide if it needs a hyphen. A hyphen connects two or more words to make them act like a single idea (like an adjective before a noun) or to join certain prefixes.
Here is the step-by-step check for each word:
1.
twofold: This is a standard compound word that is written as one solid word. No hyphen is needed.
* Result: twofold
2.
checkin: This refers to the act of registering arrival. It is commonly written as two separate words ("check in") when used as a verb, or one word "check-in" when used as a noun or adjective. In the context of compound word lists like this, it usually requires a hyphen to connect the parts into a single concept (e.g., "check-in desk").
* Result: check-in
3.
merryground: The correct term is "merry-go-round." It always uses hyphens.
* Result: merry-go-round
4.
fatherinlaw: Family relationship terms involving "in-law" always use hyphens.
* Result: father-in-law
5.
emptyhanded: This describes someone holding nothing. It is a compound adjective made from two words. It requires a hyphen.
* Result: empty-handed
6.
selfesteem: Words starting with the prefix "self-" almost always require a hyphen.
* Result: self-esteem
7.
maneating: This describes something that eats humans. To avoid confusion and link the words properly, it needs a hyphen.
* Result: man-eating
8.
singlefamily: This is often used to describe a type of house ("single-family home"). As a compound modifier, it needs a hyphen.
* Result: single-family
9.
nicelooking: This describes appearance. Compound adjectives like this need a hyphen to connect the description.
* Result: nice-looking
10.
recordbreaking: This describes breaking a record. It is a compound adjective and needs a hyphen.
* Result: record-breaking
11.
eightyearold: When describing age as an adjective (e.g., "an eight-year-old boy"), you must use hyphens between all the parts.
* Result: eight-year-old
12.
halfwit: This is a standard noun that is written as one solid word. No hyphen is needed.
* Result: halfwit
13.
teenager: This is a standard noun written as one solid word. No hyphen is needed.
* Result: teenager
Final Answer:
1. twofold
2. check-in
3. merry-go-round
4. father-in-law
5. empty-handed
6. self-esteem
7. man-eating
8. single-family
9. nice-looking
10. record-breaking
11. eight-year-old
12. halfwit
13. teenager
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of hyphens worksheet.
