Short Dash
What is the short dash used for on the ACT?
To show junk, or non-necessary information in the sentence.
What are the uses of the hyphen in a sentence?
To divide a word where there is not enough space for the whole word
Used to combine adjectives
Where is the hyphen placed?
The snow covered trees were sparkling in the morning.
The snow-covered trees were sparkling in the morning.
When is a long dash used?
It is used in place of a colon (list of one)
What is the other name of a short dash?
En dash.
Where is the right placement for the short dash?
The factory worker my dad had a hard day at work
The factory worker-my dad-had a hard day at work.
When using a hyphen to divide a word when there is not enough space, where does the hyphen go?
In goes where the syllable ends.
EX: pow-er, look-ing, etc
Where is the hyphen placed?
Santa placed the gift wrapped presents under the tree.
Santa placed the gift-wrapped presents under the tree.
Where is the long dash placed?
The holiday season is here a time for celebration with friends and family!
The holiday season is here—a time for celebration with friends and family!
What is the other name of a long dash?
Em dash.
Where is the right placement for the short dash?
The Christmas parade in town which was held at the plaza every year was very exciting for the people.
The Christmas parade in town-which was held at the plaza every year-was very exciting for the people.
Where is the hyphen placed?
The children were ex
cited to see Santa.
The children were ex-
cited to see Santa.
Where is the hyphen placed?
Dad carefully placed the hand painted ornaments on the tree.
Dad carefully placed the hand-painted ornaments on the tree.
Where is the long dashed placed?
The Christmas dinner was ready a meal of holiday favorites
The Christmas dinner was ready—a meal of holiday favorites
Where is the short dash located?
During Christmas Eve, I am excited which I usually am for presents!
During Christmas Eve, I am excited-which I usually am-for presents!
Where is the right placement for the short dash?
The snow white and soft covered the ground. It made everything look like a winter wonderland.
The snow-white and soft-covered the ground. It made everything look like a winter wonderland.
Where is the hyphen placed?
The family was ready to open gifts and cele
brate Christmas together.
The family was ready to open gifts and cele-
brate Christmas together.
Where is the hyphen placed?
The town square was filled with holiday themed decorations; the snow, scattered everywhere, added to the festive cheer.
The town square was filled with holiday-themed decorations; the snow, scattered everywhere, added to the festive cheer.
Where is the long dash placed?
I finally got the game I wanted Super Mario Odyssey! This was the best Christmas gift ever!
I finally got the game I wanted—Super Mario Odyssey! This was the best Christmas gift ever!
Where is the right placement for the hyphen?
The hot chocolate, a much loved drink, warmed us up after playing in the snow. It was a perfect way to end the day!
The hot chocolate, a much-loved drink, warmed us up after playing in the snow. It was a perfect way to end the day!
Where is the right placement for the short dash?
The Christmas dinner which was attended by all my family was held on the same day each year. We all came together even my aunt Lisa, who is always busy to play games and have fun.
The Christmas dinner-which was attended by all my family-was held on the same day each year. We all came together-even my aunt Lisa, who is always busy- to play games and have fun.
Where is the hyphen placed?
The snow made everyone feel jolly; people gave pre
sents to their friends and family.
The snow made everyone feel jolly; people gave pre-
sents to their friends and family.
Where is the hyphen placed?
The children made a gingerbread house with candy covered walls; they showed this creation to their mom proudly.
The children made a gingerbread house with candy-covered walls; they showed this creation to their mom proudly.
Where is the long dash placed?
The snow started falling until it covered the streets; it was everywhere. The best Christmas gift would be one thing cancelling school.
The snow started falling until it covered the streets; it was everywhere. The best Christmas gift would be one thing—cancelling school.
Where is the long dash located?
Kids love Christmas; they love playing in the snow, sledding, and opening stockings! But the one thing they love most is opening presents
Kids love Christmas; they love playing in the snow, sledding, and opening stockings! But the one thing they love most is—opening presents