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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Spelling Games: Hyphens 5.1.16 (copy)Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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