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En vs the Em Dashes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

World War 1 lasted from 1914-1918

What type of dash is being used here

a)

EN

b)

EM

2.

Which type of dash would you use to introduce a list of items?

(a)  

3.

Which of the following situations would you use a EM dash for?

a)

Marking off additional info

b)

Introducing a list

c)

Indicate a range of numbers and/or span of time

d)

To signal a change in tone

4.

Which situation would you use a EN dash for?

a)

Subsitute commas in nonessential appositives.

b)

indicate a span of time

c)

NO USE FOR IT!

5.

Together they form--as cringyy as the name sounds--the Incredible Squad!!!

Which type of dash is being used?

a)

EN

b)

EM

6.

You could read EN dashes as representing which pair of words?

a)

to/together

b)

two/threw

c)

to/through

d)

tea/throu

7.

When EM dashed are used to enclose nonessenital imfo, you must not use spaces before or after the dashes.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The enitre AES spring concert is from 6:30-9:30, if my estimations are correct.

What sort of dash is being used?

a)

EM

b)

EN

9.

Sam was allergic to some cookies--chocolate chip, peanut butter, and rainbow birthday cake.

Which type of dash is being utilized here?

a)

EM

b)

EN

10.

The dogs were active--the dogs were playing in the backyard.

What dash is being utilized?

a)

EM

b)

EN