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En Dash Quiz (Level B2) - Writing Practice

15questions
7:30minutes
+16XP on pass

Preparing for an English exam? Practise En Dash with 15 exercises at Level B2. The questions mirror real exam formats — multiple choice, true/false, and matching — so you get familiar with the question styles while reviewing key writing concepts.

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Q1 15

Question 1: What punctuation mark is used in the following example?"The London–Paris train departs at noon."

Question 1 options
The dash between "London" and "Paris" is an en dash (–), which is used to connect two terms that represent a route or range. It is longer than a hyphen but shorter than an em dash.
Q2 15

Question 2: The workshop runs from 2:00 ___ 4:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Question 2 options
An en dash (–) is the correct punctuation mark to indicate a range between two times. It replaces the word "to" between numerical values.
Q3 15

Question 3: An en dash can be used to indicate a range of numbers, such as pages 45–72 in a book.

Question 3 options
This is true. One of the primary uses of an en dash is to indicate a range between two numbers, replacing the word "to." Page ranges, date ranges, and time ranges all use en dashes.
Q4 15

Question 4: Which sentence correctly uses an en dash?

Question 4 options
The sentence "The Boston–Washington corridor is heavily traveled" correctly uses an en dash to connect two cities representing a route. Using a hyphen for multi-word compound connections, or using an em dash for ranges, would be incorrect.
Q5 15

Question 5: Match each punctuation mark to its correct description or example.

Question 5 options
En dash (–)
Em dash (—)
Hyphen (-)
En dash in compounds
Joins compound words, e.g., well-known
Replaces hyphen with multi-word terms
Creates emphasis or a break in thought
Shows a range, e.g., June–August

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

An en dash indicates ranges or connects multi-word compounds, an em dash creates emphasis or parenthetical breaks, a hyphen joins compound words, and a colon introduces explanations or lists.
Q6 15

Question 6: Which sentence contains a punctuation error related to dashes?

Question 6 options
"The San Francisco-Los Angeles flight" incorrectly uses a hyphen between two multi-word city names. Because "San Francisco" and "Los Angeles" each contain more than one word, an en dash should be used instead of a hyphen: San Francisco–Los Angeles.
Q7 15

Question 7: In the sentence "The Cold War ___ era reforms changed the political landscape," which punctuation mark best fills the blank?

Question 7 options
An en dash is used in compounds where one of the terms contains more than one word. Since "Cold War" is a multi-word term modifying "era," an en dash (post–Cold War) is more appropriate than a hyphen to improve readability.
Q8 15

Question 8: The following sentence contains an error: "The report covers chapters 5-12 of the textbook." Which option correctly fixes the error?

Question 8 options
When indicating a range between two numbers, an en dash (–) should be used rather than a hyphen (-). The correct form is "chapters 5–12."
Q9 15

Question 9: Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a properly punctuated sentence about a time range:

Question 9 options
  • The library is open from
  • 10:00 p.m. during exam week.
  • 8:00 a.m.
  • –

Drag items or use arrows to arrange them in the correct order.

A sentence indicating a time range with an en dash follows the structure: subject and verb, then the start time, followed by the en dash (replacing 'to'), and finally the end time with additional details.
Q10 15

Question 10: You are writing a formal report and need to express a speed range for a new vehicle. Which option is most appropriate?

Question 10 options
In formal writing, an en dash without spaces is the correct way to express a numerical range. The en dash replaces the word "to" and maintains a clean, professional appearance in reports.
Q11 15

Question 11: Which sentence uses an en dash correctly rather than a hyphen or an em dash?

Question 11 options
An en dash is used in compounds where one element contains more than one word. In "the Grammy Award–winning singer," "Grammy Award" is a multi-word term, so an en dash is required instead of a hyphen. A hyphen is used for simple compounds, and an em dash creates emphasis or breaks.
Q12 15

Question 12: Which version of the following sentence is most appropriate for an academic essay?"Several scholars – including Dr. Torres and Dr. Patel – have challenged these findings."

Question 12 options
In academic writing, em dashes (—) without spaces are the standard way to set off parenthetical information. Spaced en dashes are acceptable in some British styles but are less common in academic contexts. Em dashes provide the clearest visual break for formal essays.
Q13 15

Question 13: If one of the terms in a compound expression already contains a hyphen, you should still use an en dash to connect the terms.

Question 13 options
This is false. If one of the terms already contains a hyphen, standard style guides recommend using hyphens throughout the compound rather than mixing hyphens and en dashes, in order to maintain visual consistency and readability.
Q14 15

Question 14: In the sentence "The Berlin–Munich express travels at speeds of 250–300 kph," what effect does the en dash create for the reader?

Question 14 options
The en dash serves to clearly show connections and ranges: between "Berlin" and "Munich" it indicates a route, and between "250" and "300" it indicates a speed range. This provides clarity and conciseness, replacing longer phrases like "from Berlin to Munich" and "250 to 300."
Q15 15

Question 15: Which is the best revision of this awkward sentence?"The company operates on the route from New York to Washington and the trip takes about 3 to 4 hours."

Question 15 options
Using en dashes for both the route (New York–Washington) and the time range (3–4 hours) is the most concise and correct approach. The en dash replaces "from...to" constructions, tightening the sentence while maintaining clarity.

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