Common mistake missing hyphen in 'double check/click/cross/park'

One common mistake that many people make is forgetting to use a hyphen when combining certain words. This often occurs when using compound verbs.

Double check/click/cross/park

A common error is forgetting to include a hyphen between the two words in compound verbs like "double check," "double click," "double cross," and "double park." Without the hyphen, these phrases can be misinterpreted or confusing.

Incorrect: I need to double check my work before submitting it.

Correct: I need to double-check my work before submitting it.

Incorrect: He double crossed his business partner and stole all the money.

Correct: He double-crossed his business partner and stole all the money.

Other examples

There are many other phrases where a hyphen is necessary:

  • Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
  • Break-fast is the most important meal of the day.
  • The little girl is well behaved.
  • The little-girl is well-behaved.
  • Please reenter your password.
  • Please re-enter your password.

Remember, using a hyphen correctly can make a big difference in the meaning and readability of your writing. It's always a good idea to double-check your work to ensure you haven't missed any hyphenation opportunities.

Linguix grammar checker can be a helpful tool to catch mistakes like missing hyphens and provide suggestions for improvement.

missing hyphen in 'double check/click/cross/park' mistake examples

  • Incorrect:
    I would always double check before sending a mail.

    Correct:
    I would always double-check before sending a mail.

  • Incorrect:
    I always double check before sending a mail.

    Correct:
    I always double-check before sending a mail.

  • Incorrect:
    I didn't double check before sending the mail.

    Correct:
    I didn't double-check before sending the mail.

  • Incorrect:
    I haven't double checked it.

    Correct:
    I haven't double-checked it.

  • Incorrect:
    Let's double check before sending the mail.

    Correct:
    Let's double-check before sending the mail.

  • Incorrect:
    I did not double check before sending the mail.

    Correct:
    I did not double-check before sending the mail.

  • Incorrect:
    He double checked before sending the mail.

    Correct:
    He double-checked before sending the mail.

  • Incorrect:
    I forgot to double check my mail before sending it.

    Correct:
    I forgot to double-check my mail before sending it.

  • Incorrect:
    I forgot to double check my mail before sending it.

    Correct:
    I forgot to double-check my mail before sending it.

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