Question

When should a writer use a dash?(1 point) Responses to indicate an abrupt shift in idea to indicate an abrupt shift in idea to separate items in a list to separate items in a list to separate clauses in a compound sentence to separate clauses in a compound sentence to set off an introductory word or phrase

Answer 1

incorrect

Answer 2

All of the above are correct. A writer can use a dash to indicate an abrupt shift in idea, to separate items in a list, to separate clauses in a compound sentence, and to set off an introductory word or phrase.

Answer 3

I apologize for the incorrect response. A writer should use a dash in the following situations:

- To indicate an abrupt shift in idea
- To set off an introductory word or phrase

For example:

- She loved all sports—except for basketball.
- The weather was perfect—bright and sunny.
- I need to buy the following groceries—eggs, milk, bread, and butter.

A dash is not typically used to separate items in a list or separate clauses in a compound sentence. For those purposes, a comma or semicolon would be more appropriate.