Hyphenate compound words when they show compound numbers, for example, seventy-six, twenty-five etcetera. Where word combinations might sound awkward, hyphens eliminate that possibility.

Grammar expert and enthusiast June Casagrande dives into the world of hyphens and how to actually use them in writing.

Compound words are formed when two or more separate words are joined together. This creates a brand new word that often has a new meaning. For example: Super and Hero = Superhero Tooth and Brush ...

Practicing with compound words is an easy way for a child to expand their vocabulary.

For each set, give a fourth word that can follow to complete compound words or familiar two-word phrases. Example: Chain, Priority, Registered --> MAIL (chain mail, priority mail, registered mail) 1.

For each set, give a fourth word that can follow to complete compound words or familiar two-word phrases. Example: Chain, Priority, Registered --> MAIL (chain mail, priority mail, registered mail) 1.

Use an understanding of prefixes to figure out what words mean (e.g. happy/unhappy, tell/retell). Use what is known about individual words to understand compound words (birdhouse, bookshelf, notebook) ...