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SeekerSFN Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Should I use the dashes in the sentence?

"Both classical style and lucid- and- lively style" Or " Both classical style and lucid and lively style"? Please help me out.
  

Top answer

Dashes definitely do NOT belong in that phrase. You need articles as well. He uses both a classical style and a lucid and lively style.

  • Dashes definitely do NOT belong in that phrase.
  • You need articles as well.
  • He uses both a classical style and a lucid and lively style.
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Dashes definitely do NOT belong in that phrase. You need articles as well.

He uses both a classical style and a lucid and lively style.
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Huh? Are the two articles musts?

By the way, merry christmas to you, dear Grammer Geek!
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Thank you. Yes, the articles are required.

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