Use dashes

Key Notes:

🌟 Use Dashes (—) 🌟

What is a Dash?

A dash (—) is a punctuation mark used to add extra information, show a break in a sentence, or create emphasis.

It is longer than a hyphen (-).

Example:

• I have three pets — a cat 🐱, a dog 🐶, and a rabbit 🐰.

Use a Dash to Add Extra Information

A dash can replace commas or parentheses to give extra details.

It makes the sentence more dramatic or noticeable.

Example:

• My brother — the tallest in our family — loves basketball 🏀.

Use a Dash to Show a Sudden Break or Pause

Dashes can show a sudden change of thought in a sentence.

Example:

• I was going to call you — but then I forgot 📵.

Use a Dash for Emphasis

Use a dash to highlight an important point at the end of a sentence.

Example:
There is only one thing I want for my birthday — a bicycle 🚲!

Dashes vs Commas

Commas are softer, dashes are stronger and more noticeable.

Dashes grab attention and make the sentence more exciting.

Example:

• I visited three cities — Paris 🇫🇷, Rome 🇮🇹, and London 🇬🇧 — last summer.

Quick Tips ✅

• Use only one or two dashes per sentence.
• Don’t overuse dashes — it can make writing look messy.
• Remember: Dash = Surprise / Extra Info / Emphasis!

Fun Emoji Examples

• She won the race — 🏆 amazing!
• I can’t eat that — 😖 too spicy!
• Our holiday — 🌴☀️🏖️ unforgettable!