Hyphens And Dashes Review
Do you need to brush up on your hyphens and dashes? Take this quiz to review on them!
- 1.
Where would the hyphen go in this sentence,The good looking family posed in their martial arts uniforms.
- A.
The good looking family posed in their martial-arts uniforms.
- B.
The good looking-family posed in their martial arts uniforms.
- C.
The good-looking family posed in their martial arts uniforms.
Correct Answer
C. The good-looking family posed in their martial arts uniforms.Explanation
The correct answer is "The good-looking family posed in their martial arts uniforms." In this sentence, the hyphen is used to join the words "good" and "looking" together as a compound adjective to describe the family. This is the correct placement of the hyphen according to standard English grammar rules.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A hyphen and a dash is the same thing.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A hyphen and a dash are not the same thing. A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words, while a dash (—) is a longer horizontal line used to separate or emphasize phrases within a sentence. They serve different purposes in writing and have different appearances. Therefore, the statement that a hyphen and a dash are the same thing is incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In which of the following do you use a hyphen?
- A.
In any number between 21 to 99
- B.
In a plant's name
- C.
When you are hungry
Correct Answer
A. In any number between 21 to 99Explanation
Hyphens are used in any number between 21 to 99 to separate the tens digit from the units digit. For example, in the number 37, the hyphen is used to separate the tens digit (3) from the units digit (7). This is a common rule in English grammar for writing numbers in words.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What do you do with a hyphen?
- A.
Play with it
- B.
Divide and Connect
- C.
Give it as a present
Correct Answer
B. Divide and ConnectExplanation
A hyphen is used to divide words or parts of words, and to connect words or parts of words. It is used to create compound words, such as "mother-in-law" or "well-being", where it connects two words together. It is also used to divide words at the end of a line when there is not enough space for the whole word. Therefore, the correct answer "Divide and Connect" accurately describes the primary functions of a hyphen.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is a dash?
- A.
The symbol used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis
- B.
A very fast race
- C.
A slang term for hottie
Correct Answer
A. The symbol used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasisExplanation
A dash is a symbol that is used to separate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break in a sentence. It can also be used for emphasis.Rate this question:
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Mar 05, 2011Quiz Created by
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