Question

When writing, you can most effectivelyuse a dash to 

       A. get the reader's attention.   B. add a formal touch to a sentence.   C. replace a semicolon.   D. replace an exclamation point

Answer 1

C) replace a semicolon

Answer 2

The correct answer for this question would be (A) get the reader's attention.

If you are a PennFoster student, then (A) is the correct option.

[This was taken from Written Communication Lesson 2 Section 5]

The dash (—) is an attention-getter. Sometimes a phrase set off with dashes can add meaning and emphasis to your writing.