Understanding Dashes and Hyphens

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What is the primary function of a dash in a sentence?

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To separate information.

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What is the primary function of a hyphen in a sentence?

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To join words or parts of words.

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How is a dash different from a hyphen in terms of length?

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A dash is longer than a hyphen.

Front

What punctuation is used to set off non-essential information in a sentence?

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Dashes.

Front

In the sentence 'I was planning to go to the beach—but it started raining,' what does the dash indicate?

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A sudden change in thought.

Front

What is an example of a compound adjective that uses a hyphen?

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Well-known.

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When should you use a hyphen with numbers?

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When writing out numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine.

Front

What is the correct way to write 'twenty one' in a sentence?

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Twenty-one.

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What punctuation can be used to indicate a pause or break in thought?

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Dashes.

Front

What is the purpose of using a hyphen in a compound noun?

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To connect two or more words that function as a single noun.