Dash usage comprehension check
Quiz by Amanda Girvin
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- Q1
What can dashes replace sometimes?
period
comma
semicolon
ellipsis
30s - Q2
When would it make sense to replace a comma with a dash?
If a comma wouldn't make sense in the sentence, a dash can be used instead.
to give the sentence more rhythm.
To indicate a stronger break than a comma would provide.
30s - Q3
My father ____ a longtime union member ____ supported the striking workers.
use commas
use dashes
30s - Q4
The union workers _____ they had not received a raise in two years ___ lined up outside of the plant.
use commas
use dashes
30s - Q5
What do dashes add to sentences?
Whisper
less emphasis
less attention
emphasis
30s - Q6
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
There are two types of dashes (em and en) but there is only one type of hyphen.
Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be used to indicate an interruption, or a substitute for parentheses.
The length of a hyphen is shorter than the length of a dash.
All of these
30s - Q7
Which of these is NOT a form of dash?
double hyphen
en dash
m dash
em dash
30s - Q8
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.
She has stopped buying 2—liter bottles and has started buying 0.5—liter bottles, instead.
No correction needed. Correct as is.
She has stopped buying 2-liter bottles and has started buying 0.5-liter bottles, instead.
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles - instead.
30s