The Hyphen and the Dash

A visually engaging illustration of hyphens and dashes used in sentences, with examples and colorful designs to appeal to grammar enthusiasts.

Master the Hyphen and the Dash

Challenge your knowledge of punctuation with our engaging quiz on hyphens and dashes! Whether you're a grammar enthusiast or just looking to polish your writing skills, this quiz will test your understanding of these essential punctuation marks.

In this quiz, you will:

Learn the correct usage of hyphens and dashes
Understand compound words and modifiers
Enhance your grammar knowledge

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by TypingPencil42

Does a compound word come before or after a noun?

Before

After

Is this an incorrect or correct use of a hyphen? The lead singer was well-known.

Correct

Incorrect

Is this the correct definition of a hyphen? It is a shorter mark that is often used to link two or more words together.

Correct

Incorrect

Is this a correct use of a compound modifier? The bottle was a lightweight-green plastic.

Correct

Incorrect

Is this the correct use of a prefix? My grandparents were born post-World War Two.

Correct

Incorrect

True or false? This number needs a hyphen: 3,782.

True

False

Is this the correct definition of a dash? The longer line used as punctuation in sentences, coming in between words.

Correct

Incorrect

Is this a correct definition of a dash? It is not used for emphasis.

Correct

Incorrect

True or false. The M dash is short than the N dash.

True

False

Is this a correct use of a dash? The woman thought she was going to pass -- but I saw her test -- and she had failed.

Correct

Incorrect

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