Dashes and Parentheses

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

• If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
• If I knew everything--which I don't then--my grade would be so much higher.
• If I knew everything which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

• My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.
• My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.
• My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?

• to confuse the reader
• to show an abrupt interruption
• to show the character's thoughts
• to create suspense

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

• My worst (subject Math) is getting easier.
• My worst subject (Math) is getting easier.
• My worst subject Math (is getting easier).

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

• All of my life (all 12 years) has been in Georgia.
• All of my life (all 12 years has) been in Georgia.
• All (of my life) all 12 years has been in Georgia.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

• My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
• My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
• My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

The United Nations, which meets in New York City, is now in session.
Which alternative WOULD NOT be acceptable?

• The United Nations (which meets in New York City) is now in session.
• The United Nations--which meets in New York City--is now in session.
• Meeting in New York City, the United Nations is now in session.
• Now in session, The United Nations--is meeting, in New York City.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses parenthesis correctly?

• The signing of the (Declaration of Independence) July 4, 1776 was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 was a (critical moment) for the American Colonies.
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses parenthesis correctly?

• The signing of the (Declaration of Independence) July 4, 1776 was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) was a critical moment for the American Colonies.
  
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 was a (critical moment) for the American Colonies.
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses the  parenthesis correctly?

• I found the answer in the (frequently asked questions) FAQ.
  
• I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ.)
  
• I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ).
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2