Question 1: Identify where dashes are used to indicate interrupted thought in the passage. Provide the specific sentences.

Answer: In the sentences with 'The old house at the end of the street—abandoned for years—stood silent and mysterious.' and 'Children often dared each other to enter—though no one ever did...'

Question 2: Rewrite the sentence: 'Its windows, broken and covered with grime, reflected the fading sunlight.' by adding brackets to include extra information about the windows.

Answer: Its windows, (which were broken and covered with grime), reflected the fading sunlight.

Question 3: Multiple Choice: Which sentence correctly uses dashes to set off an interrupted thought?

Answer: a) The house—abandoned for years—stood silent and mysterious.

Question 4: Explain why brackets are used in the sentence: 'Among the rumors, some said the house was haunted—others believed it was just an empty shell, full of memories from long ago.'

Answer: Brackets are not used in that sentence; the question is to recognize the use of dashes. (If the question intends brackets, it could be rephrased or focus on other sentences.)

Question 5: Create a sentence about an abandoned place using dashes to show interrupted thought.

Answer: Answers will vary. Sample: The old mill—long forgotten—stood as a silent witness to history, its walls crumbling but still standing tall against the passage of time.

Question 6: Identify one instance in the passage where interrupted thought is effectively shown with a dash. Explain why it works.

Answer: In the sentence 'Children often dared each other to enter—though no one ever did...' the dash effectively emphasizes the contrast between daring and the lack of action, highlighting the suspense.

Question 7: Write a brief paragraph describing a mysterious place using at least two dashes to show interrupted thoughts.

Answer: Answers will vary. Example: The abandoned lighthouse—once a beacon of hope—now stands silent, its light extinguished, leaving only memories of brighter days—days when ships relied on its glow to find their way home.

Question 8: Choose the correct punctuation: The story was fascinating—full of secrets—yet also frightening.

Answer: a) The story was fascinating—full of secrets—yet also frightening.