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QuazaR Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Correct usage of an em dash?

Is the following sentence a good example of the proper use of em dashes?

In light of this sudden awareness, pursuing a career in carpentry – a profession to which I lacked a vehement attraction – would have surely proven to be destructive for both my personal and professional development.

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It is an example of the proper use of dashes, but the ones in your post are actually en dashes. This is a stylistic difference that does not affect the meaning or usage.

  • It is an example of the proper use of dashes, but the ones in your post are actually en dashes.
  • This is a stylistic difference that does not affect the meaning or usage.
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It is an example of the proper use of dashes, but the ones in your post are actually en dashes. This is a stylistic difference that does not affect the meaning or usage.

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