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Which sentence below shows correct use of em dashes ?

A) she will one day inherit this kingdom-the one on the map-to rule as her own B) she will one-day inherit this kingdom the one on the map-to rule as her own C) she will one day inherit- this kingdom-the one on the map-to rule as her own D)she will one day inherit this- kingdom- the one on the map-to rule as her own​

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Answer: A. She will one day inherit this kingdom - the one on the map - to rule as her own

Explanation: Dashes are just like parentheses. They separate the details that aren't really important to the sentence and provide a much smoother transition.

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