Worksheet on Dashes & Brackets: Interrupted Thought
English
Year 9
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A focused worksheet examining the use of dashes and brackets to indicate interrupted thought in written English, designed for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Dashes & Brackets: Interrupted Thought
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Interrupted Thought
The morning was unusually cold—so cold, in fact—that Sarah decided to delay her walk until later. Her dog, Max, who usually loved the snow—although today, he seemed hesitant—waited patiently by the door. Sarah’s thoughts—disjointed and distracted—wandered as she prepared her coat, gloves, and scarf. She wondered whether she’d remembered everything—her keys, her phone, her wallet—before stepping outside into the frosty air.
1.
Identify the punctuation used in the sentence: "Her dog, Max, who usually loved the snow—although today, he seemed hesitant—waited patiently by the door."
[2 marks]2.
What is the function of the brackets in the phrase: "Sarah’s thoughts—disjointed and distracted—wandered as she prepared her coat"?
[2 marks]B
Question 1: Use of Dashes and Brackets
Answer the following questions about punctuations in given sentences.
1.
Rewrite the sentence, correctly punctuating the interruption: "He was going to call you — but then he changed his mind".
[2 marks]2.
Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: "The book (which I borrowed from the library) is overdue".
Aa) Dashes
Bb) Brackets
Cc) Commas
Dd) Quotation marks
C
Analysis of Punctuation Techniques
Analyse the following sentences and identify how the punctuation affects the meaning.
1.
What effect do the dashes have in the first sentence?
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the brackets in the second sentence influence the tone or clarity.
[2 marks]D
Creative Writing: Interrupted Thought
Write a short paragraph (about 150 words) that includes at least two instances of interrupted thought, using dashes and brackets appropriately. Ensure your writing demonstrates clarity and effective punctuation.
1.
Draft your paragraph here. (Use at least two interruptions with dashes or brackets.)
[10 marks]E
Final Review: Correct Punctuation
1. She was tired—after a long day at work—she still managed to cook dinner. 2. The cookies (which she baked herself) were delicious. 3. I was going to say—wait—what was I saying? 4. His explanation—although lengthy—was clear.
1.
Rewrite the first sentence with correct punctuation.
[2 marks]2.
Identify whether brackets or dashes are more appropriate in sentence 3 and justify your choice.
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