Hyphens can be used to join a prefix to a root word, especially if the prefix ends in a vowel letter and the root word also begins with one. **Please note: the words can also be written as one word (confusing eh?!)
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co-ordinate |
My socks colour co-ordinate with my jumper.
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re-enter |
Jane had to re-enter the cloakroom to get her gloves.
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pre-existing |
Do you have any pre-existing health issues?
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