
Mastering Dashes Hyphens and Parentheses
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dash?
Back
A dash is a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought or to set off information for emphasis.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hyphen?
Back
A hyphen is a punctuation mark (-) used to join words or parts of words, such as in compound adjectives (e.g., well-known) or to indicate word breaks.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are parentheses?
Back
Parentheses are punctuation marks ( ) used to enclose additional information or clarifying details that are not essential to the main point.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a dash?
Back
Use a dash to create emphasis, indicate a pause, or set off a list or explanation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a hyphen?
Back
Use a hyphen to connect two or more words that function together as a single adjective before a noun or to separate syllables of a single word.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use parentheses?
Back
Use parentheses to include supplementary information or asides that clarify or add detail without interrupting the main flow of the sentence.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a dash and a hyphen?
Back
A dash (—) is longer and indicates a break in thought, while a hyphen (-) is shorter and connects words or parts of words.
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