Grammar Practice Worksheet on Using Hyphens and Dashes
Help middle and high school students review how to correctly use hyphens and dashes when writing with this grammar activity. In addition to an answer key, a helpful handout is provided, succinctly and specifically detailing the rules for using hyphens and dashes while also giving tips on when to avoid these punctuation marks. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a self-grading Google Drive option is available.) By completing this activity, students will demonstrate knowledge of punctuating:
Compound numbers from 21 to 99 when they are spelled out
Two-word fractions that are spelled out
Compound nouns
Compound modifiers that appear before nouns
Certain prefixes that combine with the nouns they modify
Parenthetical information
Appositive phrases containing commas
Items in a list
To indicate dramatic effect
To convey a sudden interruption of thought or dialogue
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Help middle and high school students review how to correctly use hyphens and dashes when writing with this grammar activity. In addition to an answer key, a helpful handout is provided, succinctly and specifically detailing the rules for using hyphens and dashes while also giving tips on when to avoid these punctuation marks.
