Question

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 set off an introductory word or phrase to set off an introductory word or phrase to separate clauses in a compound sentence to separate clauses in a compound sentence to separate items in a list

Answer 1

A writer should use a dash to indicate an abrupt shift in idea, to set off an introductory word or phrase, and to separate clauses in a compound sentence. A dash is not typically used to separate items in a list; commas or semicolons are typically used for that purpose.