Dashes for Emphasis Quiz

What is the purpose of using a dash in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To add emphasis or extra information

• To start a new paragraph

Choose the sentence that uses a dash to emphasise a surprising fact.

• The cat is sleeping on the mat.

• The cat – who never liked water – jumped into the pool!

• The cat is very fluffy.

Which of these sentences uses a dash to add extra information?

• My brother is taller than me.

• My brother – who is only 10 years old – is taller than me.

• My brother is very tall.

In which sentence does the dash help to emphasise a list?

• I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

• I have a dog – a cat – and a rabbit.

• I have a dog a cat a rabbit.

Which sentence uses a dash to highlight an important point?

• The weather is nice today.

• The weather – despite the forecast – is nice today.

• The weather is always nice.

What does a dash do in this sentence: "He was late – again!"?

• It shows a pause.

• It adds emphasis to the word "again".

• It ends the sentence.

Which sentence uses a dash to emphasise a change in thought?

• I was going to the park.

• I was going to the park – but it started to rain.

• I was going to the park and it was sunny.

Choose the sentence where the dash is used to add a dramatic pause.

• She opened the door.

• She opened the door – and there was a surprise party!

• She opened the door and saw her friend.

Which sentence uses a dash to emphasise a contrast?

• I like ice cream.

• I like ice cream – but I don't like cake.

• I like ice cream and cake.

Which sentence uses a dash to indicate an interruption?

• He was about to speak.

• He was about to speak – when the phone rang.

• He was about to speak and then stopped.