Which sentence most needs a hyphen for clarity?

a. He rerouted the cables, making them less noticeable.
b. She birthed two children of the same sex.
c. She recovered the couch, making it look new.
d. The couple argued about health care reform.

Question

Which sentence most needs a hyphen for clarity?

a. He rerouted the cables, making them less noticeable.
b. She birthed two children of the same sex.
c. She recovered the couch, making it look new.
d. The couple argued about health care reform.

e.mccormick · Answer

Ahhhhh.....  I think I see it now.  Took some thinking.

e.mccormick · Answer

One of these words, without a hyphen, has a different meaning than how it is used in the sentence.

petiteme · Answer

I think C. o.o

e.mccormick · Answer

@petiteme Ah, but which word and why!  Remember, don't just give the answer.  Explain things so lowcard2 has a chance to learn.

petiteme · Answer

Sorry 'bout that. It should be re-covered not recovered. :)

e.mccormick · Answer

Yah.  Cause recovered is to reclaim or to get back.  re-covered is to put a new cover on.

petiteme · Answer

Yup :)

anonymous · Answer

lol thanks guys! cx