Dash in Writing
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can dashes replace sometimes?
ellipses
periods
commas
semicolons
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why would you replace a comma with a dash?
if a comma wouldn't make sense in the sentence, you can use a dash instead.
To indicate a stronger break than a comma would provide.
to give the sentence more rhythm.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
My father ____ a longtime union member ____ supported the striking workers.
use commas
use dashes
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The union workers _____ they had not received a raise in two years ___ lined up outside of the plant.
use dashes
use commas
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which description describes a hyphen?
A connection between words that are working as a unit
used to separate a group of words.
to indicate a longer pause than a comma
all of the above
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What do dashes add to sentences?
Drama
Whisper
less emphasis
less attention
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.2A
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