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Which of the following is the correct division for the word 'bubbling'?
Which of the following is the correct division for the word 'bubbling'?
The word 'suitable' can be divided as sui-table.
The word 'suitable' can be divided as sui-table.
False
What is the division for the word 'activity' as per the basic rules?
What is the division for the word 'activity' as per the basic rules?
ac-tiv-i-ty
The word 'humbled' divides as hum-ble, with the consonant 'b' going with the -le suffix.
The word 'humbled' divides as hum-ble, with the consonant 'b' going with the -le suffix.
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Match the following words with their correct syllable divisions:
Match the following words with their correct syllable divisions:
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Which of the following is the correct way to divide the word 'unhappiness'?
Which of the following is the correct way to divide the word 'unhappiness'?
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It is acceptable to divide the word 'superlative' as 'su-perlative'.
It is acceptable to divide the word 'superlative' as 'su-perlative'.
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What division is preferred for the word 'reinvestment'?
What division is preferred for the word 'reinvestment'?
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The word 'incredible' should be divided as _____-credible.
The word 'incredible' should be divided as _____-credible.
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Which option shows the correct division for 'ambidextrous'?
Which option shows the correct division for 'ambidextrous'?
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Dividing 'encouragement' as 'en-courage-ment' is the preferred method.
Dividing 'encouragement' as 'en-courage-ment' is the preferred method.
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Match the word with its preferred division:
Match the word with its preferred division:
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A common division error is 'hy-perbole' instead of _____-bole.
A common division error is 'hy-perbole' instead of _____-bole.
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Which of the following is a correct practice when dividing words?
Which of the following is a correct practice when dividing words?
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One-letter syllables may be set off at the beginning or end of a word.
One-letter syllables may be set off at the beginning or end of a word.
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What should you do when word division is unavoidable?
What should you do when word division is unavoidable?
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A preferred practice is to divide a solid compound word between the __________ of the compound.
A preferred practice is to divide a solid compound word between the __________ of the compound.
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Match the following rules with their correct descriptions:
Match the following rules with their correct descriptions:
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Which of the following is not a recommended practice in word division?
Which of the following is not a recommended practice in word division?
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It is acceptable to use nonbreaking hyphens for divided compound words.
It is acceptable to use nonbreaking hyphens for divided compound words.
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What should be left on the upper line when dividing a word?
What should be left on the upper line when dividing a word?
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Where may the break occur in a street name consisting of two or more words?
Where may the break occur in a street name consisting of two or more words?
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Names of cities or states can be divided between their words.
Names of cities or states can be divided between their words.
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What is the principle for breaking a person's name?
What is the principle for breaking a person's name?
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Names preceded by long titles may be broken between the ______ and the name.
Names preceded by long titles may be broken between the ______ and the name.
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Match the types of names with how they can be broken:
Match the types of names with how they can be broken:
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Which of the following is not allowed when breaking a person's name?
Which of the following is not allowed when breaking a person's name?
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A sentence with ellipsis marks may be broken before the last mark.
A sentence with ellipsis marks may be broken before the last mark.
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What should be the basis for syllabication?
What should be the basis for syllabication?
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Which of the following divides a one-letter syllable correctly within a word?
Which of the following divides a one-letter syllable correctly within a word?
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When two separately sounded vowels come together in a word, you should not divide between them.
When two separately sounded vowels come together in a word, you should not divide between them.
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What is the correct division for the word 'rearrange'?
What is the correct division for the word 'rearrange'?
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When necessary, an extremely long number can be divided after a ________.
When necessary, an extremely long number can be divided after a ________.
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Match the division rule with the example:
Match the division rule with the example:
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Which of the following is NOT a correct way to divide the word 'extraordinary'?
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to divide the word 'extraordinary'?
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It is acceptable to end more than two consecutive lines with hyphens.
It is acceptable to end more than two consecutive lines with hyphens.
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The word group '10:30 a.m. - ________ 29' should remain together without breaking.
The word group '10:30 a.m. - ________ 29' should remain together without breaking.
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Study Notes
Syllable Division: General Rules
- Electronic dictionaries may not always agree on word divisions.
- Review and adjust electronic word division decisions as needed.
- Avoid dividing words at the end of lines whenever possible.
- Divide words between syllables, consulting a dictionary when unsure.
- Do not divide one-syllable words, even with added suffixes like "-ed."
- Avoid separating one-letter syllables from the beginning or end of a word.
- Some dictionaries no longer mark one-letter syllables at the beginning or end for this reason.
- Use a hard hyphen for words like "e-mail" to prevent division after the "e."
Basic Rules
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Divide words only between syllables.
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Avoid dividing words with fewer than six letters
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Do NOT divide one-syllable words. - Even if they have a suffix.
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Examples include:
- amaze, media, idea, instead of a-maze, medi-a, i-dea.
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When to divide, aim for the syllable division to be least disruptive to understanding.
Preferred Practices
- Divide words preferably at meaningful syllabus groupings, not just at the marked dictionary breaks, for better readability.
- If possible, divide longer words to make them easier to understand by splitting them where they make sense logically.
- Divide solid compound words between their elements.
- Divide hyphenated compound words at the hyphen.
Dividing Prefixes and Suffixes
- Divide words after prefixes rather than within them.
- Divide words before suffixes rather than within them for better understanding and flow.
- If a word has both a prefix and a suffix, divide at the division point that produces a more logical syllable grouping.
Handling One-Letter Syllables
- When a one-letter syllable is within a word group, divide the word after the syllable to avoid division difficulties (instead of before).
Preferred Practices: Other considerations
- When a word has two separate vowels, divide the word between them for clarity.
- Don't divide between two vowels that make up a single, short sound, unless dividing before a short vowel makes for a better readability.
- When dividing long numbers, divide them after a comma, ensuring each segment has a minimum of four to six digits.
- Maintain group integrity. Keep related words for better readability of words like month-day, page-numbers, etc.
Specific Word Division Cases
- Longer word groups: Street addresses, names of places, and persons
- When necessary, divide longer word groups between the words of that group.
Syllabification Guides
- Syllabication is based on pronunciation rather than roots or derivations.
- How pronunciation changes impacts the syllable division.
Additional Syllabication Tips
- Double consonants before a suffix: Divide after the double consonants unless it creates an extra syllable
- Double consonants within a word: Divide between the double consonants if the suffix creates an extra syllable.
- Other situations: Break between other double consonants within a word if doing so results in better readability.
More Basic Rules regarding Syllable Division
- When two consonants occur between two vowels, split the word between these consonants for better word flow.
- If a single consonant sits between two vowels, whether the first vowel is long or short is key to determining where the syllable break lands.
- Use consonant and vowel patterns to accurately place the syllable break in words ending in "-le."
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Test your understanding of the general rules of syllable division. This quiz covers when and how to divide words correctly, avoiding common pitfalls. Learn the best practices to enhance your writing clarity and readability.
