What is this dash used for: I was about to talk—but I didn't., interruption , emphasis , She really wanted to go —no matter what it takes. , for emphasis , to indicate a range , She lived from 1973-2006, interruption , to indicate a range, Can a dash be used instead of a colon before a list?, yes , no , "I was not sure if I —" , interruption , incomplete thought , What can one effect of a dash be?, for emphasis and interruption , intensity and contrast , both , She looked happy — radiant and dazzling — but very upset from the inside. , contrast , emphasis , Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., The dog—the one with the red collar—is mine., The dog the one—with the red collar—is mine., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., We packed everything tents—food, and water—for the trip., We packed everything—tents, food, and water—for the trip., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., I will say this only—once listen carefully., I will say this only once—listen carefully., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., The weather—hot and humid made everyone—sleepy., The weather—hot and humid—made everyone sleepy., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., There was just one problem no one—had the map., There was just one problem—no one had the map., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., Her goal—to become a doctor—motivated her., Her goal to become—a doctor—motivated her., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., He finally—spoke after several minutes of silence., He finally spoke—after several minutes of silence., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., The answer believe it or not—was correct., The answer—believe it or not—was correct., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., He opened—the door but he didn't step outside., He opened the door—but he didn't step outside., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., The food fresh and—delicious—was quickly eaten., The food—fresh and delicious—was quickly eaten., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., Tomorrow if the weather is good—we will go hiking., Tomorrow—if the weather is good—we will go hiking., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., He had one wish—to see the ocean., He had one wish to—see the ocean., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., My cousin the one from Jordan—is staying—with us., My cousin—the one from Jordan—is staying with us., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., The result exactly what we predicted—surprised no one., The result—exactly what we predicted—surprised no one., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., Only one student—Karim—knew the surprise answer., Only one student Karim—knew—the surprise answer., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., We visited —three cities Paris, Rome, and Athens., We visited three cities—Paris, Rome, and Athens., Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash., She forgot something—her phone., She forgot—something her phone..

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