Mathematics
Grade 12
45 min
Use dashes
Tutorial Preview
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Use a dash for emphasis or an abrupt break.
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Use dashes to set off a non-essential clause.
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Use a dash to show a range of numbers.
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Which sentence correctly uses a dash for emphasis?
0.A. The answer was simple-or so I thought.
1.B. The answer was simple—or so I thought.
2.C. The answer was simple, or so I thought.
3.D. The answer was simple...or so I thought.
Easy
Which sentence correctly uses dashes to set off a clause?
0.A. My friends—Leo and Mia—are coming over.
1.B. My friends, Leo and Mia, are coming over.
2.C. My friends (Leo and Mia) are coming over.
3.D. My friends-Leo and Mia-are coming over.
Easy
Which option correctly shows a range of years?
0.A. 2020-2024
1.B. 2020 to 2024
2.C. 2020—2024
3.D. 2020–2024
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