Question

Which of the following uses hyphens correctly?

A. The two tone cars at the auto show have zero-chance of winning best-in-show.
B. The two-tone cars at the auto show have zero chance of winning best-in-show.
C. The two-tone cars at the auto show have zero-chance of winning best in show.
D. The two-tone cars at the auto show have zero chance of winning best in show.

Answer 1

Answer: Hello, adarliane! I'd say that B is the best answer to this question.

Explanation: I'm not very sure how to explain why this is the answer, but only "two-tone" and "best-in-show" should have hyphens. Some words in the English language just happen to be like this, especially if they are adjectives with short syllables.

I hope this was helpful to you!