Dash Rules

What is one function of a dash?

• to interrupt the

  structure of writing

• to interrupt

  the teacher

• to interrupt

  dinner

What is another function of a dash?

• to indicate in

  interruptions on

  the phone

• to indicate in

  interruptions

  in speech

• to indicate in

  interruptions

  in Social Studies

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

The bug-which landed on my nose-had to be the size of a softball.

• Yes

• No

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I have only ever wanted one thing-SNACKS!

• Yes

• No

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

"Watch out for that-" WHAM!

• Yes

• No

Where would you place the dash?

I only had one thing on my mind this Halloween candy corn.

• Halloween-candy corn

• candy-corn

• this-Halloween

What is the dash being used for in this sentence?

“Look out for the swarm of—” was all Dr. Montgomery managed, before the termites overtook them.

• it's acting as parentheses

• it's showing an interruption in dialogue

• it's used to help people find termites

Where should the dash(es) go in this sentence? Choose 2

Lake Tahoe a body of water on the border of California and

Nevada is a popular spot for tourists.

• Lake Tahoe-a body

• Lake-Tahoe a body

• Nevada-is a

• popular-spot

Where should the dash go in this sentence?

"HEY! look out for that " CRASH!!!!!

• after CRASH

• after HEY!

• after that

Is the dash used correctly in this sentence?

I had one goal this year to earn honor-roll.

• Yes

• No