New graduate of medical transcription

[ritaivan@comcast.net]

The dictation says that the patients last visit was a year and a half ago.
I did not use any hypens for a year and a half ago. What are the rules for
hypenation here? It is not a 1 1/2 year old visit -- have already been there!
Thanks for your prompt response. I will need help and often. Grammar is a challenge for me. Do you have any suggestions for a good basic grammar book? In a panic, EMAIL REMOVED - Send PM to This User Instead

[Red5]

Try here: http://www.usingenglish.com/books/grammar.html

[Mister Micawber]

There is no need to hyphenate unless it is an adjective, Ritaivan.

'The patient's last visit was a year and a half ago.' -- this is fine.
'A year-and-a-half-year-old child fell into a well yesterday.' -- now we need hyphens.