2.1.9

Dashes

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Using Dashes for Parenthesis

We use parenthesis to add extra information to a sentence. Let's look at how we use dashes add information to sentences...

Illustrative background for Fire-breathing dragonIllustrative background for Fire-breathing dragon ?? "content

Fire-breathing dragon

  • A scary dragon - which breathed fire - guarded the castle.
Illustrative background for Tired dogIllustrative background for Tired dog ?? "content

Tired dog

  • The dog - which was very tired - slept all day.
Illustrative background for Year 3 girlIllustrative background for Year 3 girl ?? "content

Year 3 girl

  • The girl - who was in Year 3 - loved painting.
Illustrative background for Working doctorIllustrative background for Working doctor ?? "content

Working doctor

  • The doctor - who was on call - missed her dinner.
Illustrative background for Messy classroomIllustrative background for Messy classroom ?? "content

Messy classroom

  • The classroom - which was very messy - needed cleaning.

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