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Mar 5
A dash can be used in punctuation in a few different ways:
1. To indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence. For example: "She was about to leave—when she remembered she had forgotten her keys."
2. To set off additional information or a list within a sentence. For example: "She bought three items at the store—milk, bread, and eggs."
3. To emphasize a point or add emphasis to a particular word or phrase. For example: "The weather was beautiful—absolutely perfect—for our picnic."
Overall, dashes can be used to add clarity, emphasis, or to create a pause in a sentence. Just be sure not to overuse them, as they can make your writing seem disjointed or choppy.
1. To indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence. For example: "She was about to leave—when she remembered she had forgotten her keys."
2. To set off additional information or a list within a sentence. For example: "She bought three items at the store—milk, bread, and eggs."
3. To emphasize a point or add emphasis to a particular word or phrase. For example: "The weather was beautiful—absolutely perfect—for our picnic."
Overall, dashes can be used to add clarity, emphasis, or to create a pause in a sentence. Just be sure not to overuse them, as they can make your writing seem disjointed or choppy.
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