Matching Indications

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning tool designed to help students understand the use of dashes in sentences. It presents a list of sentences that contain either an ellipsis or a dash, indicating various applications of dashes, such as signaling an upcoming explanation, creating a dramatic effect, denoting an unfinished thought, or setting apart explanatory comments. Students are instructed to read each sentence and identify the role played by the ellipsis or dash in the context of the sentence. They must then write the correct letter, corresponding to the function of the dash as listed in the instructions, on the line provided.

The worksheet aims to teach students to recognize and apply the correct use of dashes in written English. By associating each sentence with a specific function of the dash, it reinforces the understanding of how punctuation can alter the flow and meaning of a sentence. The task encourages students to think critically about sentence structure and to use punctuation marks to enhance their writing. Through this exercise, students will gain a practical understanding of how dashes can vary the pace of writing and inject emphasis or additional information into their sentences.