2.10.5

Using Dashes for Parenthesis

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Using Dashes for Parenthesis

We use parenthesis to add extra information to a sentence. We can use dashes to 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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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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