Dash Exercise 1

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What is a dash in writing?

Back

A dash is a punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence, often to set off additional information or to create emphasis.

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When should dashes be used?

Back

Dashes should be used to set off non-essential information, indicate a break in thought, or create emphasis in a sentence.

Front

How do you correctly use dashes in a sentence?

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Dashes should be placed before and after the information being set off, with no spaces between the dash and the words.

Front

What is the difference between a dash and a hyphen?

Back

A dash (—) is longer than a hyphen (-) and is used to create pauses or set off information, while a hyphen is used to connect words or parts of words.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using dashes correctly.

Back

My brother—who is an excellent cook—made dinner for us.

Front

What is the purpose of using dashes in a sentence?

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Dashes are used to add emphasis, indicate interruptions, or provide additional information without breaking the flow of the sentence.

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Identify the correct placement of dashes in this sentence: 'The committee members who were late arrived.'

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The committee members—who were late—arrived.

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What information should be offset with dashes in the sentence: 'The teacher Mr. Smith gave us homework.'

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The teacher—Mr. Smith—gave us homework.

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How do you add dashes to this sentence: 'The movie which was very long was boring.'

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The movie—which was very long—was boring.

Front

What is a common mistake when using dashes?

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A common mistake is using dashes too frequently or in place of commas, which can confuse the reader.