What is the difference between a hyphen and an em dash?

a hypen is used to join separate words to create a word made of two or more words

Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be as a subtitute for interuting and intro commas to create greater emphasis.

the em dash is longer than a hypen and it is used for greater emphasis

Select the correctly puncted version of the sentence below. Nido a school with a great reputation follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.

Nido—a school with a great reputation—follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.

Nido a school with a great reputation, follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.

Nido - a school with a great reputation - follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.

I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.

to emphasize that the brother read the best parts of the journal

to show the end of the sentence does not belong with the beginning

because it is an independent clause

because the writer now hates his brother

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?

If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

If you need something, call my assistant Catherine — not Margaret and she’ll help you.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A) The cat—a small, furry animal—sat on the mat.

B) The cat a small, furry animal—sat on the mat.

C) The cat—a small, furry animal sat on the mat.

D) The cat a small, furry animal sat on the mat.

What is the primary function of a dash in a sentence?

B) To indicate a pause or break in thought.

A) To separate items in a list.

Identify the sentence that uses a dash for emphasis.

A) She was happy—ecstatic, in fact—about the news.

B) She was happy, ecstatic, in fact, about the news.

C) She was happy: ecstatic, in fact, about the news.

D) She was happy; ecstatic, in fact, about the news.

Choose the correct use of a dash in dialogue.

A) "I can't believe it—" she started to say, but was interrupted.

B) "I can't believe it," she started to say—but was interrupted.

C) "I can't believe it"—she started to say, but was interrupted.

D) "I can't believe it" she started to say, but was interrupted.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash to indicate an interruption?

A) I was going to the store—but I forgot my wallet.

B) I was going to the store, but I forgot my wallet.

C) I was going to the store; but I forgot my wallet.

D) I was going to the store: but I forgot my wallet.

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

B) An en dash is used for ranges, while an em dash is used for breaks in thought.

A) An en dash is longer than an em dash.

C) An en dash is used for breaks in thought, while an em dash is used for ranges.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a dash to add information.

A) The conference will be held in Paris—the city of lights.

B) The conference will be held in Paris, the city of lights.

C) The conference will be held in Paris: the city of lights.

D) The conference will be held in Paris; the city of lights.

Which sentence uses a dash to replace parentheses?

A) My brother—who is a doctor—works at the local hospital.

B) My brother, who is a doctor, works at the local hospital.

C) My brother: who is a doctor: works at the local hospital.

D) My brother; who is a doctor; works at the local hospital.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.

Newburyport- a small town in Massachusetts- is the place she calls home.

Newburyport — small town in Massachusetts — is the place she calls home.

Newburyport —a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.

Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts - is the place she calls home.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

Comma

Dash

Ellipsis

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything-- was to sit and wait for the results.

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.

The only thing Felix could do-- if he could do anything-- was to sit and wait for the results

The only thing-- Felix --could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.

No change necessary.

She has stopped buying 2—liter bottles and has started buying 0.5—liter bottles, instead.

She has stopped buying 2-liter bottles and has started buying 0.5-liter bottles, instead.

She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles - instead.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

The length of a hyphen is shorter than the length of a dash.

Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be used to indicate an interruption, or a substitute for parentheses.

There are two types of dashes (em and en) but there is only one type of hyphen.

All of the above.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After which word should an em dash be added in this sentence:
It’s not only our lives on the line it’s the lives of thousands of Allied soldiers.

not

only

line

Allied

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following sentence: The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.

The Beatles, the most famous rock band in history-- were from England.

The Beatles-- the most famous rock band in history-- were from England.

The Beatles - the most famous rock band in history; were from England.

The Beatles-- the most famous rock band-- in history were from England.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

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Dash

Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

After which word should an em dash be added in this sentence:
It’s not only our lives on the line it’s the lives of thousands of Allied soldiers.

Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following sentence: The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.

Choose the answer that uses em dashes correctly in the sentence.
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

What is the difference between a hyphen and an em dash?

What's the difference between a hypen and an em dash?

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Dash

Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

After which word should an em dash be added in this sentence: It’s not only our lives on the line it’s the lives of thousands of Allied soldiers.

Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following sentence: The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.

Choose the answer that uses em dashes correctly in the sentence.The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

What is the difference between a hyphen and an em dash?

What's the difference between a hypen and an em dash?

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Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.

After which word should an em dash be added in this sentence:
It’s not only our lives on the line it’s the lives of thousands of Allied soldiers.

Choose the answer that uses em dashes correctly in the sentence.
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results