Grammar and Language Workbook

from 1914 to 1918
between 12:00 and 1:45
In general divide words at the ends of lines between syllables or pronounceable parts.
Consult a dictionary if necessary. 
light-ning
clip-per
sell-ing
tast-ier
scorn-ful
short-est
 Exercise 1
Draw a slash through each word where it should be divided at the end of a line.
correct
1. access
2. stopping
3. shorter
4. smoothest
5. boastful
6. whisper
7. blossom
8. immense
9. expand
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10. morning
11. quarter
12. fulfill
13. conduct
14. coffee
15. structure
16. member
17. madder
18. instant
19. shopping
20. vibrate
 Exercise 2
Add hyphens where necessary. Cross out hyphens used incorrectly using the delete
symbol ( ). If the sentence is correct as written, write C in the blank.
The display on this computer is easily-read and adjusted.
1. The history quiz on Monday will cover pages 221 244.
2. The speaker called herself the author of a little
 
read novel that everyone had heard
about.