Understanding Dashes

Understanding Dashes

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Understanding Dashes

Understanding Dashes

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11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a dash when used in a sentence?

To introduce a list

To separate closely related independent clauses

To emphasize or set off information

To indicate a sentence is unfinished

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses dashes to set off nonessential information?

My dog, a golden retriever—is very friendly.

My dog—a golden retriever—is very friendly.

My dog a golden retriever—is very friendly.

My dog a golden retriever, is very friendly.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must come before a dash if it introduces an explanation?

A prepositional phrase

An independent clause

A dependent clause

A fragment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A dash can sometimes replace which of the following punctuation marks?

A semicolon

A colon

A comma

All of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a dash for emphasis?

She had one goal—winning the championship.

She had one goal, winning the championship.

She had one goal; winning the championship.

She had one goal: winning the championship.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should another dash be placed? "The scientist’s discovery—a breakthrough in genetic research was groundbreaking."

After "scientist's"

After "breakthrough"

After "genetic"

After "research"

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses dashes to emphasize an interruption?

I was about to explain my idea—then the fire alarm went off.

I was about to explain my idea; then—the fire alarm went off.

I was about to explain my idea, then—the fire alarm went off.

I was about to explain my idea then— the fire alarm went off.

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