Worksheet on Dashes & Brackets: Emphasis
English
Grade 6
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of dashes and brackets to create emphasis in sentences, aimed at Grade 6 students.
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Worksheet on Dashes & Brackets: Emphasis
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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Dashes and Brackets for Emphasis
Effective writers use punctuation to add emphasis and clarity to their sentences. Dashes (—) are often used to set off information for emphasis or to create a pause. Brackets (also called parentheses) are used to include additional information that is not essential to the main sentence. For example: "The concert — which was scheduled for tonight — has been postponed." Notice how the dashes highlight the extra information. Similarly, brackets can add a side note: "The teacher explained the concept (which many students found difficult) thoroughly." Understanding how to use these punctuation marks correctly can improve your writing clarity and emphasis.
1.
What is the primary purpose of using dashes in a sentence?
[2 marks]2.
How do brackets (parentheses) differ from dashes in their use?
[2 marks]3.
Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: The storm — which was unexpected — caused widespread damage.
[2 marks]4.
Identify the punctuation used for emphasis in this sentence: "My brother — who just graduated — is moving to New York."
[2 marks]5.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses brackets for additional information:
[1 mark]Aa) The park (which was renovated last year) looks beautiful.
Bb) The park — which was renovated last year — looks beautiful.
Cc) The park [which was renovated last year] looks beautiful.
Dd) The park {which was renovated last year} looks beautiful.
6.
Rewrite the sentence to add emphasis using dashes: "Her explanation was very clear."
[4 marks]7.
Select the sentence that correctly uses brackets:
[1 mark]Aa) The books (which are on the table) belong to Sarah.
Bb) The books — which are on the table — belong to Sarah.
Cc) The books {which are on the table} belong to Sarah.
Dd) The books [which are on the table] belong to Sarah.
8.
In your own words, explain how dashes can be used to emphasize a point in a sentence.
[2 marks]9.
Create a sentence using brackets to include additional information about an object or person.
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