Question

Based on what you know about hyphens, complete the sentences. Our high school would not ______ until ______. We were enjoying our break by indulging in activities and enjoying our existence, free from ______ and ______.

1) start, now, homework, exams
2) begin, then, assignments, quizzes
3) commence, later, projects, assessments
4) initiate, after, papers, evaluations

Answer 1

The correct completion of the sentences using knowledge about hyphens is 'commence, later, projects, assessments'. Hyphens are useful in English for joining words that serve as modifiers to clarify meaning before a noun.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the context provided and the understanding of hyphens, the correct way to fill in the sentences would be: Our high school would not commence until later. We were enjoying our break by indulging in activities and enjoying our existence, free from projects and assessments. Thus, the correct answer is 'commence, later, projects, assessments'. This option uses the hyphenated form correctly, ensuring that the modifier before a noun (early emancipation) clarifies its meaning.

The usage of the hyphen can be further defined as joining two or more words serving as a single modifier before a noun, such as 'early-emancipation'. For example, hyphens are used in phrases like 'high-speed chase' to show that it's a chase at high speed, instead of just a high chase. The phrase 'high speed chase' without the hyphen, could lead to confusion. Hence, hyphens play a crucial role in avoiding ambiguity in English sentences.

Answer 2

Our high school would not begin until then. We were enjoying our break by indulging in activities and enjoying our existence, free from assignments and quizzes. Thus the correct option is option (2).

Step-by-step explanation:

In this context, the correct choices are 2) begin, then, assignments, quizzes. The use of "then" indicates a specific point in time when the high school would start, and "begin" is the appropriate verb to convey the commencement of the school. Similarly, during the break, the students were free from "assignments" and "quizzes," making option 2 the most suitable completion for the given sentences.

Choosing option 1) start, now, homework, exams would create a logical inconsistency, as the word "now" conflicts with the idea of the school starting later. Option 3) commence, later, projects, assessments, and option 4) initiate, after, papers, evaluations, don't fit the context as well, introducing terms like "projects" and "papers" that are not explicitly mentioned in the original sentences.

In conclusion, the hyphenated pairings in option 2) "begin, then" and "assignments, quizzes" provide the most coherent and contextually appropriate completion for the given sentences. Thus the correct option is option (2).