Worksheet on Dashes & Brackets: Interrupted Thought
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on using dashes and brackets to effectively convey interrupted thoughts in writing, with a thematic emphasis on Nature & Environment, designed for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Dashes & Brackets: Interrupted Thought
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Understanding Interrupted Thought with Dashes and Brackets
The forest — a place of quiet and mystery — holds secrets that scientists are still trying to uncover. Within its dense foliage, rare species — some yet to be classified — thrive undisturbed by human activity. As the wind rustles through the leaves, one can almost hear — or imagine hearing — the whispers of ancient trees. These natural wonders (which many believe hold the key to environmental balance) remind us of nature's resilience and fragility.
1.
Identify and explain the function of the dashes used in the first sentence.
[2 marks]2.
What is the purpose of the brackets in the last sentence? Provide your answer in 1-2 sentences.
[2 marks]3.
Choose the option that correctly demonstrates interrupted thought using a dash.
Aa) The rain fell steadily — the clouds darkened the sky.
Bb) The rain fell steadily, and the clouds darkened the sky.
Cc) The rain fell steadily; the clouds darkened the sky.
Dd) The rain fell steadily (the clouds darkened the sky).
4.
Create a sentence about a natural environment using brackets to insert additional information.
[2 marks]5.
Analyze how the use of dashes in the passage contributes to the tone or mood.
[4 marks]6.
Write a short paragraph describing an environmental scene, intentionally using dashes to indicate interruptions or pauses in your thoughts.
[6 marks]7.
Select the sentence that best uses brackets to add extra information about nature.
Aa) The mountain range (covered with snow) was visible from miles away.
Bb) The mountain range was covered with snow, and it was beautiful.
Cc) The mountain range, covered with snow, was visible from miles away.
Dd) The mountain range — covered with snow — was visible from miles away.
8.
Explain how interrupted thoughts, marked by dashes or brackets, can enhance descriptive writing about the environment.
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