Hyphens And Dashes Quiz
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- 1.
How do you place a hyphen between a word when it's at the end of a line?
- A.
Just place the hyphen wherever it fits
- B.
You use a dash
- C.
Place the hyphen between a consonant and a vowel
- D.
Place the hyphen between syllables
Correct Answer
D. Place the hyphen between syllablesExplanation
To place a hyphen between a word when it's at the end of a line, you should place the hyphen between syllables. This means dividing the word at a natural break in pronunciation, typically between two vowels. By doing so, you ensure that the word is split correctly and maintain readability when it is at the end of a line.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How do you indicate a break in a sentence?
- A.
Hyphen
- B.
Colon
- C.
Dash
- D.
Period
Correct Answer
C. DashExplanation
A dash is used to indicate a break in a sentence. It can be used to set off a parenthetical phrase or to emphasize a point. Unlike a hyphen, which is used to join words together, a dash is longer and creates a stronger break in the sentence. A colon is used to introduce a list or to separate two independent clauses when the second clause explains or illustrates the first. A period is used to end a sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Do you put spaces between hyphens with the rest of the sentence and also with dashes?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Only with hyphens, not dashes
- D.
Only with dashes, not hyphens
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Spaces should be put between hyphens with the rest of the sentence and also with dashes. This is a common practice in English writing to ensure clarity and readability. Hyphens are used to join words or parts of words, while dashes are used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence. By including spaces before and after hyphens and dashes, it helps to distinguish them from the surrounding words and improves overall comprehension.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correct format.
- A.
Sally is brown-eyed.
- B.
The man is one hundred twenty-one.
- C.
My uncle is really my mother's half-brother.
- D.
Did you buy a t shirt from the store?
Correct Answer
B. The man is one hundred twenty-one.Explanation
The given statement "The man is one hundred twenty-one" is in the correct format. It follows the pattern of subject + verb + object and provides a clear and complete sentence. The other statements in the question either lack proper punctuation or are incomplete sentences.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct format.
- A.
I believe-- actually I know-- you are wrong.
- B.
She works with--food burgers, fries, and chicken.
- C.
I know but--
- D.
Butter a fat substance has no nutritional value.
Correct Answer
C. I know but--Explanation
The correct format is "I know but--". This format is used to indicate a continuation or interruption in the speaker's thought or statement. In this case, the speaker is saying "I know" to acknowledge something, but then the sentence is interrupted or left unfinished.Rate this question:
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