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WorksheetsDashes for Emphasis Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the purpose of using a dash in a sentence?
To end a sentence
To add emphasis or extra information
To start a new paragraph
Choose the sentence that uses a dash to emphasise a surprising fact.
The cat is sleeping on the mat.
The cat – who never liked water – jumped into the pool!
The cat is very fluffy.
Which of these sentences uses a dash to add extra information?
My brother is taller than me.
My brother – who is only 10 years old – is taller than me.
My brother is very tall.
In which sentence does the dash help to emphasise a list?
I have a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.
I have a dog – a cat – and a rabbit.
I have a dog a cat a rabbit.
Which sentence uses a dash to highlight an important point?
The weather is nice today.
The weather – despite the forecast – is nice today.
The weather is always nice.
What does a dash do in this sentence: "He was late – again!"?
It shows a pause.
It adds emphasis to the word "again".
It ends the sentence.
Which sentence uses a dash to emphasise a change in thought?
I was going to the park.
I was going to the park – but it started to rain.
I was going to the park and it was sunny.
Choose the sentence where the dash is used to add a dramatic pause.
She opened the door.
She opened the door – and there was a surprise party!
She opened the door and saw her friend.
Which sentence uses a dash to emphasise a contrast?
I like ice cream.
I like ice cream – but I don't like cake.
I like ice cream and cake.
Which sentence uses a dash to indicate an interruption?
He was about to speak.
He was about to speak – when the phone rang.
He was about to speak and then stopped.
Choose the sentence where the dash is used to introduce a list.
She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
She bought – apples, oranges, and bananas.
She bought apples and oranges.
What is the effect of the dash in this sentence: "He was tired – exhausted, in fact."?
It adds a dramatic pause.
It provides additional information.
It ends the sentence.
