8th - p. 406 Hyphens, Dashes, Brackets, and Parentheses

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What is a dash?

Back

A dash is longer than a hyphen.

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Are brackets like parentheses inside quotes or other parentheses?

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True

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What is the purpose of parentheses?

Back

Parentheses are used to add information that is not of great importance but may be interesting or useful to the reader.

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Does a dash function the same way as a period or semicolon?

Back

False

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Parentheses

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What is a hyphen used for?

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A hyphen is used to join words or parts of words together.

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Can a dash be used to indicate a range of values?

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Yes, a dash can indicate a range, such as in 'pages 10–20'.

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What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

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A hyphen is shorter and used to connect words, while a dash is longer and used to create a break in a sentence.

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When should you use brackets?

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Brackets are used to include additional information or clarification within quoted material.

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What is an example of using parentheses in a sentence?

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I love ice cream (especially chocolate) on hot days.