Question

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?


A.
The annual picnic is—always a popular event—we never miss it.


B.
The note—I don’t know who wrote it—says to move the car before it gets towed.


C.
By all accounts, he is—calm, funny, and quite an excellent teacher.


D.
Your brother—never the quiet type must have an opinion to share.

Answer 1

When you use dashes, you usually use them when the sentence wouldn't make sense otherwise. They're kinda like commas actually

Answer 2

http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Dash-in-an-English-Sentence this may help

Answer 3

You can cross A out becase thats wrong

Answer 4

Eliminate C and D.

Answer 5

so b lol

Answer 6

lol Yep

Answer 7

lol and thanks can you both help me with a few more

Answer 8

sure

Answer 9

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?


A.
A dog in the neighborhood—kept barking and barking all night long.


B.
The menu included some of her favorites—for instance, chili, spaghetti, and vegetable soup.


C.
My favorite treat is simple: vanilla ice cream—with fresh strawberries.


D.
The ponies made their way to—the stable.

Answer 10

you should post in new thread

Answer 11

This is obvious.

Answer 12

Its not D

Answer 13

c?

Answer 14

yea i think C

Answer 15

okay thanks i have 4 more but im gonna open them in a new thread