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Dashes

The main function of a dash (—) is to give some [additional|further]information.

Dashes are used to [separate|combine]extra information or a comment from the rest of the sentence.

Example: The years at university—as our parents told us—are the happiest days in our lives.

A dash is used to separate [clauses|parts]of the sentence. It is mostly used in [formal|colloquial]language instead of a colon or semi-colon to make the writing more [specific|dramatic].

Example: You betrayed me—how can I trust you again?

A dash is put before the [sheet|list]of things if it is used with the same noun.

Example: We bought some dairy in the shop—milk, cream, cheese.

A dash is used in the place a [short|long]pause to make a special effect or to show that the speaker/writer is [happy|nervous].

Example: Miriam was sitting upright looking at her partner—Sam.

"I—err—say," said Andy.

However, dashes can be replaced by [full stops|commas].

Example: The years at university, as our parents told us, are the happiest days in our lives.