In each question in the following, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the circle corresponding to that letter in the answer sheet.
Correct answer: B. Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.
- A. Our liberal minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.
- B. Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.
- C. Our liberal-minded-clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.
- D. Our-liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.
Explanation
This option is correct. "Liberal-minded" is correctly hyphenated as a compound adjective before the noun "clergyman." Hyphenation helps clarify that "liberal-minded" functions as a single unit modifying "clergyman."Correct Answer: B) Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation.Option B is the correct choice. It correctly hyphenates "liberal-minded" as a compound adjective modifying "clergyman," ensuring clarity and correctness in describing the clergyman's mindset.
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