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Minhuoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

dash

Hi,

What does the dash imply?

"In his time, a CPU used to be connected to a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard - unbelievable!"

Thanks
  

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Minhuoc Hi, What does the dash imply? " Thanks It is informal punctuation usually meaning a pause in what the spoken word would be.

— Philip

  • Minhuoc Hi, What does the dash imply?
  • " Thanks It is informal punctuation usually meaning a pause in what the spoken word would be.
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MinhuocHi,

What does the dash imply?

"In his time, a CPU used to be connected to a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard - unbelievable!"

Thanks
It is informal punctuation usually meaning a pause in what the spoken word would be.
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Does it imply the writer's attitude?

I would like a similar example. Could you?

Thank you.
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It's hard to think of an example on the spot - don't you think?
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Grammar GeekIt's hard to think of an example on the spot - don't you think?

Good one, GG!
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It's a break in the discourse, necessary to insert a personal comment.
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