Introduction to Becoming an MMC EIC

Internal Use Only

Content - Style & Grammar

Examples • A full-scope, on-site examination began on June 30. • June 30 is the date the examiners arrived on site. • A 50-unit complex was for sale. • The apartment complex has 50 units.

Hyphenation

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Internal Use Only

Content - Style & Grammar

Prefixes and Suffixes

Hyphenation

General Rule: • Words containing prefixes generally do not require hyphens . • However, a hyphen is used with a prefix when the root word is a proper noun. • A hyphen may be used when the prefix and root word begin with the same vowel.

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