Exercise 1: Dashes and Hyphens | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break in thought or emphasis within a sentence?

(A) Hyphen

(B) Period

(C) Dash

(D) Comma

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  In the phrase 'well-known', what punctuation mark is used?

(A) Hyphen

(B) Dash

(C) Colon

(D) Apostrophe

Correct Answer: 2A

Question 3:  What is the correct usage of a dash?

(A) Connecting two words

(B) Indicating a range

(C) Marking a sudden interruption

(D) Joining compound words

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  Which punctuation mark is commonly used in compound adjectives?

(A) Dash

(B) Period

(C) Colon

(D) Exclamation mark

Correct Answer: 4A

Question 5:  What is the purpose of a hyphen in 'long-term'?

(A) To connect compound words

(B) To indicate possession

(C) To separate syllables

(D) To mark a sudden break

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  In the sentence 'She smiled - a rare occurrence', what does the dash signify?

(A) Possession

(B) Continuation

(C) Emphasis

(D) Clarification

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  Which punctuation mark is used to separate elements within a sentence for clarity or emphasis?

(A) Hyphen

(B) Dash

(C) Semicolon

(D) Comma

Correct Answer: 7D

Question 8:  What role does a hyphen play in 'mother-in-law'?

(A) Indicates possession

(B) Connects compound words

(C) Marks a sudden break

(D) Forms a plural noun

Correct Answer: 8B

Question 9:  Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a dash?

(A) The cat - chased - the mouse

(B) The cat - chased the mouse

(C) The cat chased - the mouse

(D) The cat chased the - mouse

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  What is the primary function of a dash in punctuation?

(A) Joining words

(B) Indicating possession

(C) Signifying a break or interruption

(D) Separating clauses

Correct Answer: 10C