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For a compound that begins with e (short <strong>for</strong> electronic), ex, or self, use a hyphen in allcontexts. One exception: if self is preceded by un, the compound should be closed (as inunselfconscious).ex-husb<strong>and</strong>self-destructivee-mailFor a compound that ends with elect, use a hyphen in all contexts when the name <strong>of</strong> the<strong>of</strong>fice is only one word, but leave it open when the name is two or more words.president-electdistrict attorney electFor a compound <strong>for</strong>med by two coordinated nouns that could be joined by <strong>and</strong>, use ahyphen in all contexts.actor-singermother-daughter relationshipcity-stateparent-teacher conferenceFor a compound composed <strong>of</strong> directional words, use a closed compound when the termdescribes a single direction. Use a hyphen if the compound consists <strong>of</strong> coordinated nounsthat could be joined with <strong>and</strong> or by.northeasta street running north-southsouthwesteast-southeast windsCompounds that describe family relationships vary in whether they are closed up orhyphenated. When in doubt, consult your dictionary. (For the plural <strong>and</strong> possessive <strong>for</strong>ms<strong>of</strong> in-law compounds, see 20.1.2 <strong>and</strong> 20.2.2, respectively.)gr<strong>and</strong>fatherstepdaughtergreat-gr<strong>and</strong>motherson-in-lawSome familiar phrases are always hyphenated.stick-in-the-mudjack-<strong>of</strong>-all-tradesCOMPOUNDS INCLUDING PROPER NOUNS. Leave open most compounds that include propernouns, including names <strong>of</strong> ethnic groups.Adjective be<strong>for</strong>e nounAfrican American culture

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