Do hyphens really matter? Can the omission of a hyphen in compound words that should be hyphenated change the intended meaning? What are the functions of a hyphen? What are the rules for hyphenating ...

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The opening chapter of the style guide deals with spellings and its last section with the use of the hyphen. Photo: AFP People who are learning English generally consider the dictionary their most ...

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