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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence uses dashes correctly? A. Mom is making the best dinner—chicken and dumplings—in the world tonight. B. I didn't even—eat lunch today—I was saving room for dinner. C. No one, and—I mean no one—is late for dinner then. D. Her specialties—for instance, spaghetti, stir-fry, and meatballs—are the highlight of the weekend.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D) I think.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@greenlegodude57 @Data_LG2 @e.mccormick @iGreen

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@KyanTheDoodle

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

What do you think? And @Otterthecat , please do not give out direct answers.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

Not quite. I believe you usually use dashes when it wouldn't be a correct sentence otherwise. Without the dashes in that sentence, it would still be an okay sentence. Any more ideas?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A

OpenStudy (kyanthedoodle):

I believe so

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