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Dashes, Hyphens, Ellipses & Brackets Quiz

well-known vs well known, the dash for drama, … for trailing off, (brackets) for asides. Answer one question at a time and see why each option is right or wrong. Miss one? It comes back in a retry round until you get every question correct. 20 questions · free · no sign-up.

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Sample questions from this quiz

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Which is correct?
1. a well known singer
2. a well-known singer
Which is correct? (2)
1. The singer is well-known.
2. The singer is well known.
Which is correct? (3)
1. twenty one
2. twenty-one
Which is correct? (4)
1. a highly-skilled worker
2. a highly skilled worker