Question

Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly?

a) "The meeting will be held at 3 PM - 5 PM."
b) "She bought flowers, chocolates, and cards - for everyone."
c) "The train departs at 10:30 AM - sharp."
d) "He wanted to visit three cities - Paris, Rome, and London.

Answer 1

The correct sentence that uses a dash correctly is option b) "She bought flowers, chocolates, and cards - for everyone."

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct sentence that uses a dash correctly is option b) "She bought flowers, chocolates, and cards - for everyone." A dash can be used to set off a phrase for emphasis or to indicate a pause or interruption in the sentence. In this sentence, the dash is used to set off the phrase "for everyone" to emphasize the fact that she bought the items for everyone.