Choose the sentence that correctly applies a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis.

My sister - a talented musician - plays the violin beautifully.

We will visit - Paris, London, and Rome - next summer.

The car - needs to be repaired.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone.

A) I was going to tell her - then I changed my mind.

B) The cat - is on the roof again.

C) We could go to the -beach or the park.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly?

The winner of the race - gets a trophy.

My brother - who is a doctor - lives in New York.

I can't wait for the weekend - I need a break.

We need to talk about Kevin - the movie, not the book.

Choose the sentence where a dash is used correctly to add emphasis.

I can't believe it - she actually said yes!

The ingredients - include flour, sugar, and eggs.

It's time to go - to the store.

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.

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

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.

Which sentence uses a dash correctly to indicate a pause for emphasis?

A) I was happy to see her - she had been away for so long.

B) I was happy - to see her she had been away for so long.

C) I was happy to see her she had been - away for so long.

D) I was happy to see her she had been away - for so long.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to set off a list.

B) The grocery list - includes apples, oranges, and bananas.

A) The grocery list includes - apples, oranges, and bananas.

C) The grocery list includes apples, oranges, and bananas -.

D) The grocery list includes apples - oranges, and bananas.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly?

D) She loves to travel - especially Europe.

A) She loves to travel - especially to Europe.

B) She loves to travel especially - to Europe.

C) She loves - to travel especially to Europe.

Identify the sentence that uses a dash to emphasize a parenthetical element.

A) The book - which was published last year - has become a bestseller.

B) The book which was published - last year has become a bestseller.

C) The book which was published last year - has become a bestseller.

D) The book - which was published last year has become a bestseller.

Which sentence uses a dash to indicate a sudden break in thought?

A) I was going to call her - but then I forgot.

B) I was going to call her but - then I forgot.

C) I was going to call her but then - I forgot.

D) I was going to call her but then I - forgot.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to introduce an explanation.

A) She has one goal - to become a doctor.

B) She has one goal to become - a doctor.

C) She has one goal to become a - doctor.

D) She has one goal to - become a doctor.

Which sentence uses a dash to add emphasis to a concluding element?

A) He finally arrived - after a long journey.

B) He finally arrived after a long - journey.

C) He finally arrived after a long journey -.

D) He finally - arrived after a long journey.

Identify the sentence that uses a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis.

A) My friend - a talented artist - painted this mural.

B) My friend a talented - artist painted this mural.

C) My friend a talented artist - painted this mural.

D) My friend - a talented artist painted this mural.

Which sentence uses a dash to indicate an interruption in dialogue?

A) "I can't believe you -" she started to say.

B) "I can't believe - you," she started to say.

C) "I can't - believe you," she started to say.

D) "I can't believe you," - she started to say.

How to Use a Dash

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

He is afraid of two things ___ spiders and senior prom.

What punctuation mark should be used in the blank?

dash

comma

ellipsis

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Only one person wears that perfume ___ my mother.

Which punctuation mark should go in the blank?

comma

dash

ellipsis

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.

comma

dash

ellipsis

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?

I need to buy - milk, eggs, and bread.

My favorite activities - reading, hiking, and painting - help me relax.

She said - "I will be there soon."

It's time to eat - dinner is ready.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is used to show a sudden break in a sentence, to emphasize a word or clause, and to show that someone's speech is being interrupted?

hyphen

dash

quotation mark

a breath

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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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How to Use a Dash

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

He is afraid of two things ___ spiders and senior prom.What punctuation mark should be used in the blank?

Only one person wears that perfume ___ my mother.Which punctuation mark should go in the blank?

A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?

What is used to show a sudden break in a sentence, to emphasize a word or clause, and to show that someone's speech is being interrupted?

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 sentence that correctly applies a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly?

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