Dashes

A hyphen (-) is the same as an em dash (-- or —).

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today we blame on our move.

• Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today—we blame on our move.

• Everything that went wrong - from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today - we blame on our move.

• Everything that went wrong—from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision—we blame on our move.

• Everything — that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today — we blame on our move.

• Correct as is

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

In a small town, the basic needs of people -- food, clothing, and shelter –- are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

• In a small town, the basic needs of people-food, clothing, and shelter–are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

• In a small town, the basic needs of people—food, clothing, and shelter—are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

• In a small town, the basic needs of people, food, clothing, and shelter, are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

• In a small town, the basic needs of people — food, clothing, and shelter — are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

• Correct as is

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Everywhere we looked there were little kids--a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.

• Everywhere we looked there were little kids-a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.

• Everywhere we looked there were little kids--A box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.

• Everywhere we looked there were little kids -- a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.

• Everywhere we looked--there were little kids--a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.

• Correct as is

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick and, missed the ball.

• Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick—and missed the ball.

• Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick-and missed the ball.

• Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick — and missed the ball.

• Kiere took a few steps back—came running full speed—kicked a mighty kick—and missed the ball.

• Correct as is

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Along the wall are the bulk liquids, sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

• Along the wall are the bulk liquids-sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

• Along the wall are the bulk liquids--sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

• Along the wall are the bulk liquids -- sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

• Along the wall are the bulk liquids--sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid--“peanuts only” peanut butter.

• Correct as is

In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention to his priorities applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.

• In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention-to his priorities applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.

• In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention to his priorities-applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.

• In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention to his priorities—applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.

• In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attentionto his priorities—Applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.

• Correct as is

My dog who is 10 years old is black and white.

• My dog--who is 10 years old--is black and white.

• My dog --who is 10 years old-- is black and white.

• My dog-who is 10 years old-is black and white.

• My dog, who is 10 years old, is black and white.

• Correct as is

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CCSS.L.6.2A

What are the three uses of a dash?

• set off a major interruption within a sentence (for emphasis)

• set off a list that interrupts the flow of a sentence.

• to make a compound sentence

• set off a summary or explanation that follows a list.

• to replace a comma or semi-colon

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Select which sentence uses dashes correctly.

• Patience— intelligence— and strength these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.

• Patience, intelligence, and strength— these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.

• Patience, intelligence, and strength these are all qualities—needed to be a good leader.

• Patience, intelligence, and strength —these are all qualities—needed to be a good leader.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A