Dash Practice

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What is a dash?

Back

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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What is the primary use of a hyphen?

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Hyphens are primarily used to connect words in compound adjectives or to separate syllables of a single word.

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What are the two types of dashes?

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The two types of dashes are the em dash (—) and the en dash (–).

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When should a dash be used in a sentence?

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A dash should be used to indicate an interruption, to set off a list, or to add emphasis.

Front

How does a dash differ from a comma?

Back

A dash creates a stronger break in a sentence than a comma, often indicating a more significant pause or shift in thought.

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What is an example of a dash used in a sentence?

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I have three favorite colors—blue, green, and red.

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What is the difference between an em dash and an en dash?

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An em dash is longer than an en dash; em dashes are used for breaks in thought, while en dashes are used to indicate ranges (e.g., 1990–2000).

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What punctuation mark can replace parentheses in a sentence?

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A dash can be used in place of parentheses to add additional information.

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How do you correctly punctuate this sentence: 'The meeting is at 3 PM I will be late.'?

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The meeting is at 3 PM— I will be late.

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What is the correct way to use a dash in dialogue?

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In dialogue, a dash can indicate an interruption: 'I was going to say—' she started.