Question

Which choice shows the correct use of a dash or dashes?

A Elaine prepared quite—a feast—of Mexican food tamales, burritos, rellenos, and enchiladas.
B Elaine—prepared quite a feast—of Mexican food tamales, burritos, rellenos, and enchiladas.
C Elaine—prepared—quite a feast of Mexican food tamales, burritos, rellenos, and enchiladas.
D Elaine prepared quite a feast of Mexican food—tamales, burritos, rellenos, and enchiladas.

Answer 1

D, Elaine prepared quite a feast of Mexican food—tamales, burritos, rellenos, and enchiladas, shows the correct use of a dash.

Answer 2

D, Elaine prepared quite a feast of Mexican food—tamales, burritos, rellenos, and enchiladas, shows the correct use of a dash.