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Hyphens with -ly Words Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) The governor’s wife was stylishly dressed this evening.
 B) The governor’s wife was stylishly-dressed this evening.

2. 

 A) Girardo is a highly recommended candidate for the position.
 B) Girardo is a highly-recommended candidate for the position.

3. 

 A) The nurse spent most of her time attending to the gravely ill patients in the intensive care unit.
 B) The nurse spent most of her time attending to the gravely-ill patients in the intensive care unit.

4. 

 A) Russell is a friendly looking young man.
 B) Russell is a friendly-looking young man.

5. 

 A) Fibromyalgia is a poorly-understood medical condition.
 B) Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood medical condition.


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