Understanding Dashes and Hyphens
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English
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a dash?
Back
A dash is a punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought, to set off information for emphasis, or to create a pause in a sentence.
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 words or to indicate a word break.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should a dash be used for clarification?
Back
A dash should be used to set off additional information that clarifies or elaborates on the main clause, as in 'The best players—Michael Jordan and LeBron James—are often compared.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a dash used for emphasis?
Back
A dash can be used to emphasize a word or phrase within a sentence, as in 'The winner of the contest—surprisingly—was the youngest participant.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a hyphen in a compound word?
Back
The purpose of a hyphen in a compound word is to join two or more words to form a single compound word, such as 'mother-in-law.'
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use a hyphen with numbers?
Back
A hyphen is used to join numbers in written form, such as 'forty-four'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a dash and a hyphen?
Back
A dash (—) indicates a break or pause in thought, while a hyphen (-) connects words or parts of words.
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