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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Comma or em dash

Hi Teachers,

He took refuge in X - the god of wind, strength, and power.

After X (the name of god), is it okay to use an EM DASH instead of comma?

Thanks.

  

Top answer

Yes. A comma indicates a brief pause. What do you want to indicate by using an em dash?

— Clive

  • Yes.
  • A comma indicates a brief pause.
  • What do you want to indicate by using an em dash?
  • Clive
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Yes.

A comma indicates a brief pause.

What do you want to indicate by using an em dash?

Clive

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