Question

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
• The swim meet starts in an hour —we need to hurry!
• I have snacks, a bottle of water —and a towel in my bag.
• My swim meet was canceled because of rain... but it will be rescheduled.
• Which bus do we take to get to the pool...

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The first sentence is punctuated correctly:

• The swim meet starts in an hour —we need to hurry!

However, it would be more standard to include a space before the em dash, so the best correct form would be:

• The swim meet starts in an hour — we need to hurry!

If you're looking for the best punctuation without any adjustments, then it's the first sentence.

Answer 3

A writer should use a dash **to indicate an abrupt shift in idea**.

Dashes can also be used for emphasis or to insert additional information into a sentence, but the option that best fits your question is the one referencing the abrupt shift.