Flashcard #2 Dashes Hyphens Parentheses

Flashcard #2 Dashes Hyphens Parentheses

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English

11th Grade

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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 a parenthetical statement.

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.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of parentheses?

Back

Parentheses ( ) are used to enclose additional information or clarifications that are not essential to the main point.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should a dash be used instead of a comma?

Back

A dash is used to create a stronger break in thought or to emphasize information, while a comma indicates a softer pause.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a compound adjective?

Back

A compound adjective is an adjective made up of two or more words that function together to modify a noun.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a correctly used hyphen in a compound adjective.

Back

The well-known author gave a lecture.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between an en dash and an em dash?

Back

An en dash (–) is used to indicate a range (e.g., 1990–2000), while an em dash (—) is used for breaks in thought.

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