Grammar & Punctuation : When to Use a Dash
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Dashes are used in sentences to set off parenthetical material, to prepare for a shift in tone or to provide emphasis. Avoid overusing dashes in writing, as they make the writing seem choppy, with advice from a writer and English tutor in this free video on grammar and punctuation. Expert: Heather Kamins Bio: Heather Kamins was diagnosed with lupus when she was 14 years old, and has dealt with kidney involvement, joint problems, medication side effects and other lupus-related issues. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
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January 30th, 2012 - 21:32
I love these tutorials
very easy to understand and clear.
January 30th, 2012 - 22:30
Why did you repeat the part about not using dashes and replacing them with colons or commas?
January 30th, 2012 - 23:09
the example makes me feel curious.