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griffonwing · 08-14-2009, 02:12 PM

Also, if memory serves, a phrase is correct as "5- or 6-inch", not "5 or 6-inch".

If a phrase has dashes, and you are listing them as options, then include the dash after each one.

At least, this was that way that I had learned it in HS and College grammar.

08-14-2009, 02:12 PM	#11
griffonwing Suave Swabby, Savvy? Posts: 1,602 Karma: 520350 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Harrison, ARrrr, USA - southern Ozark mountains Device: Slate Blue PEZ (Astak Pocket Pro), CVSCX-9300 Quad-band watch phone	Also, if memory serves, a phrase is correct as "5- or 6-inch", not "5 or 6-inch". If a phrase has dashes, and you are listing them as options, then include the dash after each one. At least, this was that way that I had learned it in HS and College grammar.