
Computing Science
07. Punctuation - dashes
A dash (–) looks like a longer hyphen (-). A pair of dashes is used to enclose a strong interruption/interjection, separating it from the rest of a sentence. If the interruption comes at the end of a sentence, then only the first dash is needed (the second is assumed). Usually, we use a dash for shock or irony.
Examples:
- The tutor declared there could be no such thing as a 'history of time' - Stephen Hawking disagreed.
- The atrocities in Darfur have - disgracefully - never been called genocide.
- Computing Science - obviously - would like to see an improvement in overall results.
Dashes can also be used in ranges or sequences, such as 75–100 kg, 13–17 May, or an A–Z.
A tip: if you've more than four pairs of dashes on a page, check to see that they are really the best form of punctuation. Often, commas are more appropriate.
Task | Task Type | Difficulty |
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Task 1 | Free text | More Challenging |
Task 2 | Free text | More Challenging |
Task 3 | Word click | Moderate |
Task 4 | Word click | Moderate |
Task 5 | Word click | Easier |
Task 6 | Word click | Easier |