Locate the hyphen, dash, and parentheses in the chart below. Copy and label these symbols into your duotang notes.
Hyphens
The hyphen is a shorter line mark that is often used to link two or more words together. It can sometimes be seen at the end of a line to break up a whole word that won't fit into the space. For example: user-friendly, part-time, jump-start. There are NEVER spaces around hyphens! |
Dashes
When you need a dash, for whatever reason, you need a dash -- not a hyphen. There are two kinds of dashes: the n-dash and the m-dash. The n-dash is called that because it is the same width as the letter "n". The m-dash is longer--the width of the letter "m". We use the n-dash for numerical ranges, as in "6-10 years." When we need a dash as a form of parenthetical punctuation in a sentence--we use the m-dash. The m-dash is the longer line used as punctuation in sentences – coming in between words (as in this sentence). It can also be used – as here – in pairs. For example: Paul sang his song terribly – and he thought he was brilliant! He’s won the election—granted, there was only a low turnout—but he’s won! |
Parentheses
Parentheses are used to enclose incidental or extra information, such as a passing comment, a minor example or addition, or a brief explanation. The writer may choose to put additional information within parentheses or to set off the text using dashes or commas. For Example: Some of the local store owners (Mr. Kwan and Ms. Lawson, for example) insisted that the street be widened. Roger Worthington (a poorly drawn character in the novel) reveals the secret in the last chapter. |
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