PPT-Hyphens and dashes

Discovering punctuation marks one line at a time The differences Originally people referred to the en dash and the em dash from traditional ways of using a type writer . Quiz by Laura King, MA, ELS Directions: Edit the following sentences based on your understanding of section 8.3 of the AMA Manual of Style. Edit the following phrases using the appropriate hyphen ( Hyp h ens, Dashes, Parentheses, and Brackets Hyphens ( - ) Four of the most common ways to use a hyphen are : 1. At the end of a sentence A. Use for a word that is too long to fit at the end of a sen Apostrophes communicate important information in written language. Dashes, when used sparingly, add emphasis.. APOSTROPHES. USING APOSTROPHES TO SHOW. Possession. Apostrophes are used to show that one or more things . . Grammar Station . Rules of Hyphens . Use hyphens in compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine . Ex. Twenty-four, seventy-seven, ninety-six . Rules of Hyphens . . Use a hyphen in a compound adjective that precedes a noun. If the compound adjective comes after the noun do not use a hyphen. Use a hyphen to . divide a word . at the end of a line. .. The new governor’s victory celebration will be organ-. ized. by her campaign committee.. - Never divide a one-syllable word. - Divide a word only between syllables. a. nd How . N. ot to Screw . T. hem . U. p. . Jazmin Webb . What is a hyphen?. . A hyphen is the connecting mark that is used between words or parts of words. . example-example. NOTE!. A . hyphen. is different from a . En. -. Dash and . Em. -. Dash. Magic Little Dashes!. Do you know the rules of usage for:. FOUR TIMES WHEN . YOU. SHOULD USE. The Hyphen. -. FOUR TIMES WHEN . YOU. SHOULD USE. The Hyphen. HYPHENATED ADJECTIVE . Grammar Toolkit. Hyphens and dashes. Grammar Toolkit. Hyphens and dashes. The main use of . hyphens. is to join two or more . words . into compound words. . A . dictionary will . usually tell . you whether or . Hyphens . can be used in several ways. .. Here . are . some . of . them.. B. e . sure to consult a dictionary . if you . have any questions. .. -Hyphens-. -Hyphens-. Use a hyphen in compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine.. This is it, the final grammar notes for the rest of the school year. . Dashes. Like commas, semicolons, colons, and ellipses, the dash represents an . interrupton. , or an abrupt change of thought. . Rules. Hyphens . are used to connect two or more words (and numbers) into a single concept.. Italian-American communities are vibrant and interesting.. Tina’s money-saving measures have helped her save 1,000 dollars.. Using Dashes. Dashes are used for two main purposes. . The . first is what I call the Pause Dash. It more or less says to the reader, “Right here, I want you to take a breath. What you will read next relates to what you have just read in an interesting way, and I would like to emphasize it.” When using dashes this way, you are allowed only one per sentence.. Can you spot the compound adjectives in the sentences below?. The man-eating creature uses its razor-sharp claws to capture and kill its prey.. This technologically-advanced software recognises your fingerprint in seconds.. A Mini-Lesson. The Differences. The hyphen (-) is used to separate parts of a word.. The dash (–) is used to separate parts of a sentence.. . . (Note: The dash can be . . represented by two .