Lesson 429

Mechanics - Punctuation - Dashes

Use dashes to show hesitation.

Example:
I--I--I don't know what you mean!

Dashes are used to give emphasis to written ideas and are typed by using two hyphens. They should be used sparingly.

 
 
 

Instructions: Use dashes where they are needed in the following sentences.

1. You you you are the one who did it.

2. I heard him say, "Oh oh oh my head!"

3. I I I didn't mean to do it.

4. Well well well I guess I can try to help with it.

5. Soon very soon we should be there.