Hyphens And Dashes Quiz

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    How do you indicate a break in a sentence?

    • Hyphen
    • Colon
    • Dash
    • Period
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  • 2. 

    How do you place a hyphen between a word when it's at the end of a line?

    • Just place the hyphen wherever it fits

    • You use a dash

    • Place the hyphen between a consonant and a vowel

    • Place the hyphen between syllables

    Correct Answer
    A. Place the hyphen between syllables
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Choose the correct format.

    • Sally is brown-eyed.

    • The man is one hundred twenty-one.

    • My uncle is really my mother's half-brother.

    • Did you buy a t shirt from the store?

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 4. 

    Do you put spaces between hyphens with the rest of the sentence and also with dashes?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only with hyphens, not dashes

    • Only with dashes, not hyphens

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the correct format.

    • I believe-- actually I know-- you are wrong.

    • She works with--food burgers, fries, and chicken.

    • I know but--

    • Butter a fat substance has no nutritional value.

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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