Question

How does a hyphen differ from a dash?

A.) a hyphen separates a prefix ending in a vowel from a root word beginning with a vowel; a dash does not


B.) a hyphen introduces main ideas; a dash separates items in a series


C.) a hyphen introduces a long quotation; a dash introduces short quotations


D.) a hyphen signals a degree of pause; a dash only signals a dramatic effect

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

A dash does not separate prefixes from a root word while a hyphen does separate the prefixes.

Answer 2

A.) a hyphen separates a prefix ending in a vowel from a root word beginning with a vowel; a dash does not

Step-by-step explanation:

You should use a hyphen to connect a prefix to another word if the prefix ends in a vowel and the base word also begins with one.

e.g. "pre-eminent," “co-own,” "anti-immune".

You cannot use a dash with these words.