Dashes
Dash is used to indicate a pause in the middle of a text. There are two types of dashes. N and M dash.
N Dash
The best way to remember the N dash is that it is as same as the width of a letter N. If you use a keyboard you should type key dash and enter.
I will explain few instances you should use N dash. So you can understand when N dash should use on your tasks.
Range of numbers.
I can eat 10-15 hamburgers for dinner.
Range of time
The schedule window for the management meeting is 1:00-1:30pm.
If there is a connection between two words.
He is a well-educated businessman who will be conducting the seminar.
M Dash
Using M dash is quite a complex task. I advised you not to use it for your exams.
It is basically used in informal writing. If you are a transcriptionist or a writer you can use em dashes sparingly.
It is basically used in informal writing. If you are a transcriptionist or a writer you can use em dashes sparingly.
M dash was used when the author seemed to indicate a strong connection. Instead of using semicolons, it is appropriate to use the em dash.
All in his life, He has had two friends__ Nimal and Kamal.
This is also used for presenting abusive content.
All in his life, He has had two friends__ Nimal and Kamal.
This is also used for presenting abusive content.
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