Sophomore Semester Final Review

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What is the correct use of dashes in a sentence?

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Dashes are used to set off information that is not essential to the main point of the sentence. For example: 'She said—with a smile—that she would help.'

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What historical event destroyed Ayn Rand's father's pharmacy?

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The Russian Revolution of 1912.

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How should commas be used in a list?

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Commas should separate items in a list. For example: 'In the morning, I like to have coffee, read the news, and plan my day.'

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Where did Ayn Rand grow up?

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Ayn Rand grew up in Russia.

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence? 'After the movie let's get some ice cream.'

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Correct: 'After the movie, let's get some ice cream.'

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or set off clauses.

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What is the difference between a dash and a hyphen?

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A dash (—) is used to create a strong break in the structure of a sentence, while a hyphen (-) is used to join words or parts of words.

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What is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence with commas?

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Example: 'During lunch, I eat a sandwich, drink water, and chat with friends.'

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What is the purpose of using dashes in writing?

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Dashes can be used to add emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information.

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What is the correct way to punctuate the following sentence? 'I hope you can join us for dinner.'

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Correct: 'I hope you can join us for dinner.' (No comma needed).