Paralegal

Category - Communication

Which of the following correctly uses a dash?
  1. John saw his-red-car rolling down the hill.
  2. The first ten amendments to the Constitution-the Bill of Rights-protects citizens.
  3. We must protect freedom of speech-it is our birthright.
  4. All of the above.
Explanation
Answer: B - The first ten amendments to the Constitution-the Bill of Rights-protects citizens. Answer B is correct because it uses dashes to insert information parenthetically, but also to emphasize the information. Answer A is not correct because it adds parenthetical information that does not need emphasis. The sentence should read: “John saw his (red) car rolling down the hill”; or “John saw his red car rolling down the hill.” Answer C is not correct because it uses a dash to add a second sentence that should stand on its own. To give “it is our birthright” the emphasis it deserves, Answer C should be revised to: “We must protect freedom of speech. It is our birthright.” Alternatively, a semicolon could be used.
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