Understanding Hyphens, En Dashes, and Em Dashes

Understanding Hyphens, En Dashes, and Em Dashes

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Education, Instructional Technology

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial introduces the differences between various punctuation marks, focusing on the hyphen and dash. It explains their distinct uses in connecting words, indicating dialogues, and expressing ranges. The video also highlights the importance of correct punctuation in writing. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

Grammar rules

Differences between punctuation marks

Writing techniques

How to draw

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which punctuation mark is the longest?

Em dash

En dash

Hyphen

Comma

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of a hyphen?

To separate sentences

To indicate a range

To indicate a pause

To connect compound words

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a compound word using a hyphen?

A-Z

São Paulo

Guarda-corpo

Microondas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an en dash used for?

To indicate a pause

To end a sentence

To connect ranges or series

To start a dialogue

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of using an en dash?

Guarda-corpo

Microondas

São Paulo

A-Z

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of an em dash?

To indicate a change in speakers

To separate sentences

To connect compound words

To indicate a range

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