Commas, Ellipses, Dashes

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What is a dash?

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A dash is a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought or to set off a phrase for emphasis.

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When should dashes be used in a sentence?

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Dashes are used to create emphasis, indicate interruptions, or set off additional information.

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Provide an example of a sentence using dashes.

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Example: "The concert - which was sold out - was amazing."

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words or a trailing off of thought.

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When should ellipses be used?

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Ellipses are used to show that something has been left out or to create suspense.

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Provide an example of a sentence using ellipses.

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Example: "I was thinking... maybe we should go out later."

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should commas be used in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and after introductory phrases.

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Provide an example of a sentence using commas.

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Example: "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas."

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What is the difference between a dash and a comma?

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Dashes create a stronger break in thought than commas and are used for emphasis, while commas indicate a softer pause.