The Hyphen and the Dash
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
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.
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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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