
Understanding Dashes as Punctuation

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Social Studies
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5th Grade
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ANTHONY STEWART
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of using a dash in a sentence?
Back
To substitute for parentheses, it is, or They are
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the sentence using a dash as a substitution: I know who is at the door; it is the mailman.
Back
I know who is at the door—the mailman.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the sentence using a dash as a substitution: 'The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.'
Back
The Beatles—the most famous rock band in history—were from England.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the sentence using a dash as a substitution: Let’s agree on the next steps; they are make a plan, divide the work, and complete the assignment.
Back
Let’s agree on the next steps—make a plan, divide the work, and complete the assignment.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the sentence using a dash as a substitution: Tomorrow (my last day of school) is almost here.
Back
Tomorrow -my last day of school-is almost here.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the sentence using a dash as a substitution: She knew who she would pick on her team and they were Ralph, Juan and Lucy.
Back
She knew who she would pick on her team - Ralph, Juan and Lucy.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rewrite the sentence using a dash as a substitution: Mary, Queen of Scots (who was also a French queen) was cousin to Elizabeth I of England.
Back
Mary, Queen of Scots - who was also a French queen - was cousin to Elizabeth I of England.
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