Question

Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.

to emphasize particular information
u to introduce a list of words or phrases
w to set off introductory words or phrases
to indicate the importance of certain ideas
to set off nonessential elements containing commas​

Answer 1

Probably to emphasize particular information, to Indicate the importance of certain ideas, and to set off not essential elements containing commas

Answer 2

Step 1: Determine which options are correct

Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.

- Option A: to emphasize particular information

- Option D: to indicate the importance of certain ideas

- Option E: to set off nonessential elements containing commas

The options that make sense are A, D, and E. The reason why A is an answer is because dashes indeed help to emphasize particular information. The reason why D is correct is because dashes also show the important of certain ideas. The reason why E is correct is because dashes set off nonessential elements that contain commas.

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