Hyphens and Em/En Dashes Flashcard

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Hyphens are the most commonly recognized dashes, though it’s not interchangeable with other types of dashes.

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True

Front

Which dash is the longest? Hyphen, En Dash, Em Dash

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Em Dash

Front

Which one of the following is incorrect? Fast-paced, Mother-in-law, United-Kingdom custom, Well-known doctor

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United-Kingdom custom

Front

Which one of the following is incorrect? Two thirds, Co-operate, A two-year-old boy, Anti-Trudeau

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Two thirds

Front

We shall use a hyphen with the written numbers from_____________ ?

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21-99

Front

Which one of the following is correct about aircraft model? Boeing-747, DC-10, DC 10

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DC-10

Front

Diana has 4 ex-boyfriends. Did I use the hyphen correctly?

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Yes

Front

Hyphen is used for the minus sign in temperatures. E.g. -30 degrees

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True

Front

The purpose of using Em dashes is to add emphasis to certain part of words.

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True

Front

Which one of the following is correct? Steven—a coronavirus carrier —just got off the plane to Toronto last night., Steven—a coronavirus carrier —just got off the plane to Toronto last night., Steven—a coronavirus carrier, just got off the plane to Toronto last night., Steven a coronavirus carrier just got off the plane to Toronto last night.

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Steven—a coronavirus carrier —just got off the plane to Toronto last night.