Which of the following terms should not be hyphenated? A)The relationship was long-term. B)We had a long-term relationship. C)That is one self-confident politician. D)I introduced her as my ex-wife. E)Please meet my mother-in-law.

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In choice A, "long-term" should not be hyphenated because it follows the noun it modifies ("relationship"), rather than preceding it as an adjective. When adjectival phrases come after the noun, they typically do not require a hyphen.

Which of the Following Terms Should Not Be Hyphenated