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A Quick and Easy Punctuation Guide - The Dash


USE THE DASH ( -- )
   To mark any sudden break.
 - These men and women are up for election in November—if they live until then.
     *Special note: If word processing does not allow a long dash, two small hyphens are acceptable. 


   To set off elements added at the end of the sentence.
 - As you discover new ideas, also try to find a form—to shape, limit, order, and select.


   To set off interrupters, especially when they contain commas (a dash works as a “strong” comma).
 - The canned goods—beans, potatoes, and peas—were packed.


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