Hyphen
What is the purpose of a hyphen?
It connects compound words, prefixes and suffixes or divides a word at the end of a line.
What is the primary function of an en dash?
It is used to indicate a range or convey the meaning of "to".
What is an em dash commonly used for in a sentence?
It can replace commas, colons or parentheses for emphasis.
Indicate where the hyphen goes: The Eiffel Tower is a well known landmark in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris.
Indicate the location of the dash: The years 2010 to 2015 were the most productive of my career.
The years 2010-2015 were the most productive of my career.
Indicate where the double dash goes: The concert was amazing. Better than I expected!
The concert was amazing—Better than I expected!
Which of the following words should have a hyphen? (A) Chocolate covered
(B) 100-200
(C) Part time
(D) All of the above
Option A and option C!
True or False: An en dash is the same as a hyphen.
Bonus 50 points: If not, what is the difference?
False. A hyphen connects words, whereas a dash separates a range or conveys the meaning of "to".
What is the difference between an en dash and an em dash in terms of usage?
An em dash (—) is used for emphasis, interruptions, and to replace punctuation like commas or parentheses. An en dash (–) is used for ranges (1990–2000) or relationships (New York–London flight).
Which of the following words does NOT require a hyphen?
(A) Well-known
(B) High-speed
(C) Ice-cream
(D) Mother-in-law
Option C: ice cream!
How do you insert an en dash on Windows AND on Mac?
Windows: Alt key + 0150.
Mac: Option key + hyphen (-)
How do you insert an em dash on Windows AND Mac?
Windows: Alt key + 0151
Mac: Shift key + Alt key + hyphen (-)