Important Dash Review! The dash (also called an em-dash) can also be used to indicate a pause or break. Rule: Use a dash to show an abrupt thought break in a sentence. Dashes create more of a visual emphasis than commas. Example: The excited - or crazy - chanting of the audience started to get too loud. Rule: Use a dash to show an appositive that uses commas. Example: The items-tents, lanterns, and sleeping bags- can be bought on the way. Rule: Use a dash to show a sudden interrupted or unfinished thought. This may include interrupting your sentence to speak to a different person. Example: "The statue was made over 500-please, don't touch it, sir-years ago," stated the tour guide. Your Activity: Directions: Place dashes where needed in the following sentences. 20 points 1. Sharon's beloved belongings books, paintings, and pottery were saved for the family. 2. If the police sting went wrong he didn't even want to think what could happen. 3. Aaron he lives next door is a major league baseball player. 4. The books you're looking for are oh, excuse me I didn't mean to bump into you! 5. I'd like a large no, make it a small coffee. 6. I really think and I deeply believe this that you are a wonderful singer. 7. The huge collection of candy suckers, toffee, and chocolate was overwhelming. 8. I would like to ask or rather insist that you stop feeding wild animals. 9. My suitcase contains only three things a swimsuit, sunblock, and a towel. 10. The cost of the new roof will be Sam, are you listening to me? 11. I need many things from you love, patience, and time. 12. "Bring your papers with you to the oh, hi, David registration," instructed the counselor. 13. The vases the blue one especially are beautiful. 14. Everyone voted even the new members to approve the new gym. 15. My closest friends Virginia, Amy, and Veronica threw a wonderful surprise party for me. 16. Sarah's brother the one who was valedictorian graduated from medical school. 17. Bob the only one who offered to help me move was a true friend. 18. The quarterback threw the ball and missed the receiver by a mile. 19. The movie came to an end or so we thought. 20. Students all students need to work hard to pass this challenging class.