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OpenStudy (logan13):

Which sentence uses dashes correctly? A. The ponies made their way to—the stable. B. My favorite treat is simple: vanilla ice cream—with fresh strawberries. C. A dog in the neighborhood—kept barking and barking all night long. D. The menu included some of her favorites—for instance, chili, spaghetti, and vegetable soup.

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

What do you think hunny?

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

Any presumptions? Or lost overall.

OpenStudy (logan13):

so B

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

No direct answers, @DYANITHOMAS98 and, yes between B and D. http://www.grammar-monster.com/punctuation/using_dashes.htm

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

Though when you look at it, B surpasses the rest. D seems unnecessary, (no problem, you are new).

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

Yes, B, take a look at the link, it will give you examples similar to B, and explaining why.

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