Which sentence uses a hyphen correctly?

A She has a well known reputation.

B She has a well-known reputation.

C Her reputation is well-known.

D He is a well known-musician.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Compound adjectives before a noun are hyphenated (well-known reputation). After the noun, no hyphen is typically needed.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which sentence uses a hyphen correctly?" is Option B: She has a well-known reputation..

The other options — A) She has a well known reputation., C) Her reputation is well-known., D) He is a well known-musician. — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Compound adjectives before a noun are hyphenated (well-known reputation). After the noun, no hyphen is typically needed.

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Which sentence uses a hyphen correctly?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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