Mastering the Use of Dashes in Writing

What punctuation mark is similar in appearance to a dash?

• Hyphen

• Colon

• Period

• Comma

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Can a comma be used instead of a dash to interrupt a sentence structure?

• Only in informal writing

• Yes, but it changes the impact

• No, never

• Yes, always

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the effect of using a dash instead of a comma in a sentence?

• Creates a more abrupt pause

• Softens the interruption

• Makes the sentence longer

• No effect

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

How should dashes be formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style used by Khan Academy?

• Only space before

• Only space after

• Without any spaces

• With spaces before and after

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

In what way can dashes act similarly to parentheses?

• To list items

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a quote

• To add extra information

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is another punctuation mark that a dash can function like, besides parentheses?

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Apostrophe

• Exclamation mark

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What does a dash introduce in a sentence, similar to a colon?

• A quotation

• An abrupt end

• A question

• A list or idea

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

How is a dash used in dialogue?

• To indicate an interruption

• To show a pause

• To start a conversation

• To quote someone

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What does not need to follow a dash in dialogue?

• Comma

• All of the above

• Period

• Question mark

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What unique role does a dash have in written dialogue?

• It replaces all other punctuation

• It indicates a speaker change

• It shows emotional intensity

• It cuts off a sentence abruptly

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A