Dashes

What is the dash being used for in this sentence?

• it's acting as parentheses

• it's showing an interruption in dialogue

• it's used to help people find termites

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 act as

  parentheses

• to act like a parent

• to act like a fool

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I have only ever wanted one thing-SNACKS!

• Yes

• No

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

Are the dashes used correctly in the sentence?

Yo!-man-look-out!

• Yes

• No

Is the dash used correctly in the sentence?

"Children-be careful when you" BAM!

• Yes

• No

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.