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Question 1 of 10
What is parenthesis in punctuation?
KS2 English: Brackets, Dashes and Hyphens – Punctuation Quiz
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This KS2 English: Brackets, Dashes and Hyphens – Punctuation Quiz quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions designed to help you revise and test your KS2 English knowledge. Select an answer for each question and click “Submit Answer” to see instant feedback. Take your time and try to score as high as possible!
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Use parenthesis (brackets and dashes) to add extra information. Learn the difference between hyphens and dashes for KS2 SPaG.
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Question 2 of 10
Which sentence uses brackets correctly?
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Question 3 of 10
Dashes can be used to add parenthesis. Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
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Question 4 of 10
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
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Question 5 of 10
Which word uses a hyphen correctly?
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Question 6 of 10
If you remove the text inside brackets, should the sentence still make sense?
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Question 7 of 10
"The man-eating shark" and "the man eating shark" mean different things. Why?
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Question 8 of 10
Which of these uses dashes for emphasis?
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Question 9 of 10
In formal writing, which is preferred for parenthesis: brackets, dashes or commas?
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Question 10 of 10
How many hyphens are used when writing a compound number like 42 in words?
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