Worksheet 1: Dashes & Hyphens
Practice the fundamental differences between dashes (for separation) and hyphens (for connection). Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 1: Dashes & Hyphens
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Dash or Hyphen?
Read each sentence and decide if it needs a dash (—) or a hyphen (-). Write the correct mark in the blank.
2. My favorite colors ___ red, green, and blue ___ are all in this painting.
3. She is a well ___ known actress.
4. The answer was simple ___ he had forgotten his keys.
5. Please read pages 21 ___ 35 for homework. (Use an en dash here if possible)
2. Creating Compound Adjectives
Combine the words to create a compound adjective that correctly modifies the noun. Use a hyphen.
Original: A decision made at the last minute.
Original: A report that is up to date.
Original: A dog with three legs.
Original: A tour that lasts for four hours.
3. Creative Writing
Write one sentence that uses a hyphen to create a compound adjective, and one sentence that uses a dash to create an emphatic break.
Hyphen: _________________________________________
Dash: __________________________________________