Introduction to Becoming an MMC EIC

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Content - Style & Grammar

• A compound NOUN is a noun made with two or more words. • If you do not find a compound noun in a dictionary, write the components as separate words. Examples: • on the blackboard • inspect the swimming pool • financial well-being

Hyphenation

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Content - Style & Grammar • A compound VERB is a verb made up of multiple words.

• If you do not find a compound verb in a dictionary, hyphenate the components. Examples:

Hyphenation

• water-proofed the roof • will reconvene tomorrow • shortchanged the teller

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