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3 years ago

What sentence shows the correct use of the dash?

English

2 answers:

9966 [12]3 years ago

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Answer: I am so happy that you got the job that I will-well, just wait and see

Explanation:

NikAS [45]3 years ago

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Answer:

B because... ↓

Explanation:

"...well, just wait and see" is an interrupter, so you could use a comma or a dash.

tips: Maybe an elipises can be used. It can also be split up into two sentences.

Correct:

I am so happy that you got the job that I will... Well, just wait and see.

I am so happy that you got the job that I will---well, just wait and see.

Incorrect:

I am so happy that you got the job that I will well, just wait and see.

I am so happy that you got the job that I will. Well, just wait and see.

This is kind of an unnatural sentence to read and say, but I hope I helped ^_^

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