Question

What is the most likely reason a dash was used instead of a comma in the following sentence?


Jan took one step toward the deer—but her mom stopped her.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: It was used to replace the comma because this is an

interruptive phrase.

Answer 2

hello! I just read the comments on the other person who answered it. I know the answer is since her mother interrupted what Jan was about to do, but since you need two comments for a brainliest I’m giving this for the other person :)