2006-06-28 02:46:23 · 4 answers · asked by Wickdsmaht 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes, the correct usage is:
full-service design firm
The words "full-service" form a compound modifier for the words "design firm.." The hyphen is used to eliminate confusion over whether the word "full" is modifying the word "service" or the words "design firm." Because "full" is modifying "service," it is linked to it with a hyphen.
2006-06-28 02:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Cão Bravo 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I've seen it both ways, but I'd be inclined to hyphenate on the basis that "full" is an adjective modifying the noun "service", but that pair actually functions as a "compound adjective", if you will, modifying "firm" along with "design".
2006-06-28 10:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can hyphenate it, since "full" is talking about the service, and not "design" or "firm".
However, hyphens are falling out of use, so it would probably be okay to not hyphenate it too.
2006-06-28 06:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes... I think it's supposed to be, but some people don't...
2006-06-28 02:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by juanes34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋