<p>Though dash is not tested normally, there are still a few questions refer to it. Thus, do you guys have any ideas or methods to deal with dash?</p>
<p>Both the usage of single dash and a pair of dashes confuse me, could you share something to me? Anything would helpful.</p>
<p>I think I had better give you an example:
Superheroes have a certain image--the costume and the name, for example; that helps them maintain their authority.</p>
<p>the underlined portion is "for example;"
A no change
B for example,
C for example.
D for example--</p>
<p>I’d say the correct choice would be D. The phrase “the costume and the name, for example” is optional in the sentence, since it wouldn’t change the original meaning even if you removed it. Dash is used just to agree with the first one that was used earlier in the sentence.</p>
<p>D, you need to sets of dashes – like this – on questions in the ACT. I’m pretty sure single dashes and double dashes can be used the same way, but I’m not 100% positive on that part.</p>
<p>I think it is D, too. However, the correct answer is B.</p>
<p>I think neither B nor D is perfect. A single dash should have a complete idea following; a pair of dashes are hugging a list or a clause; a pair of comas are hugging unnecessary information. </p>
<p>Therefore, based on what I talked above, it seems D is more suitable. What do you think? Do you have any tips on “dash” usage? Or do you have any comments on my methods?
Any response will be appreciated.</p>
<p>^The right answer is definitely D. Is this questions (and the answer claimed) from an official source?
The dashes, together with anything in between, can always be taken out with slightly to no change in the sentence’s meaning or structure. If you were to take them out in choice B, however, it would read “Superheroes have a certain image”, which is clearly incomplete.
Also, for this question in particular, a more compelling reason to choose D over B is that in the latter case helpS would have to be help, for the subject would be plural (“the costume AND the name”).</p>
<p>Thx the question is from Princeton Reviews reading and English workout</p>
<p>I prefer D, and now I am sure the given answer is wrong</p>