Bài 7 - Apostrophes and Dashes (Dấu nháy đơn và dấu gạch ngang)-phần2 ppsx

Bài 7 - Apostrophes and Dashes (Dấu nháy đơn và
dấu gạch ngang)-phần2

• Dấu gạch ngang còn được dùng để nối cụm từ đầu
tiên với những phần còn lại của câu.
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Honesty, integrity, tenacity-these are
marks of motivated salespeople.

Nashville, Tennesse; Olympia,
Washington; Oceola, Iowa-these are the
prospective locations.

Bài tập thực hành: Hãy chọn câu có dấu gạch ngang và
các dấu câu khác được sử dụng đúng cách. Đáp án sẽ
được đưa ra ở cuối bài.
11.

a.

We have only one choice-
to open a new
branch office in the suburbs.
b.

We have only one choice to open a new
branch office-in the suburbs.

12.

a.

My suggestion-just in case you're
interested, is to apply for a promotion.
b.

My suggestion-just in case you're
interested-is to apply for a promotion.
13.

a.

He is the most unreasonable, I guess I
should keep my opinions to myself.
b.

He is the most unreasonable-I guess I
should keep my opinions to myself.
14.

a.

I can't find that d-
pocket organizer that I
worked-Oh, here it is.
b.

I can't find that d-

pocket organizer that I
worked, Oh, here it is.
15.

a.

Brains, brawn, determination-
that's what
I demand from my people.
b.

Brains, brawn, determination: that's
what I demand from my people.

Bài tập thực hành và củng cố
Các bạn hãy xem những câu hỏi dưới đây. Chúng bao
quát hầu hết những kiến thức các bạn đã được học về
dấu câu từ trước tới giờ. Sau khi đọc thật kỹ bạn hãy chọn
câu có cách dùng dấu câu đúng.
16.

a.

Although it may seem strange, my
partners purpose in interviewing Dr. E.
S. Sanders Jr., was to eliminate him as
a suspect in the crime.
b.

Although it may seem strange my

partner's purpose in interviewing Dr. E.
S. Sanders, Jr. was to eliminate him, as
a suspect in the crime.
c.

Although it may seem strange, my
partner's purpose in interviewing Dr. E.
S. Sanders, Jr., was to eliminate him as
a suspect in the crime.
d.

Although it may seem strange, my
partner's purpose in interviewing Dr. E.
S. Sanders, Jr. was to eliminate him, as
a suspect in the crime.
17.

a.

After colliding with a vehicle at the
intersection of Grand, and Forest Ms.
Anderson saw a dark hooded
figure reach through the window, grab a
small parcel and run north on Forest.
b.

After colliding with a vehicle at the
intersection of Grand, and Forest, Ms.
Anderson saw a dark hooded figure
reach through the window, grab a small

parcel, and run north on Forest.
c.

After colliding with a vehicle at the
intersection of Grand and Forest Ms.
Anderson saw a dark, hooded figure
reach through the window, grab a small
parcel and run north on Forest.
d.

After colliding with a vehicle at the
intersection of Grand and Forest, Ms.
Anderson saw a dark, hooded figure
reach through the window, grab a small
parcel, and run north on Forest.
18.

a.

When we interviewed each of the boys
and the fathers, we determined that the
men's stories did not match up with the
boy's versions.
b.

When we interviewed each of the boys
and the fathers, we determined that the
men's stories did not match up with the
boys' versions.
c.

When we interviewed each of the boys
and the fathers, we determined that the
mens' stories did not match up with the
boys' versions.
d.

When we interviewed each of the boy's
and the father's, we determined that the
men's stories did not match up with the
boys' versions.
19.

a.

Bring these items when you drive up
here tomorrow-Bobbys sleeping bag,
another can of insect repellent, the girls
queen-sized air mattress-they want to
use it to sunbathe on the water, and my
swimming trunks.
b.

Bring these items when you drive up
here tomorrow: Bobby's sleeping bag,
another can of insect repellent, the girls'
queen-sized air mattress-they want to
use it to sunbathe on the water-and my
swimming trunks.
c.

Bring these items when you drive up
here tomorrow: Bobby's sleeping bag,
another can of insect repellent, the girl's
queen-sized air mattress-they want to
use it to sunbathe on the water, and my
swimming trunks.
d.

Bring these items when you drive up
here tomorrow. Bobby's sleeping bag,
another can of insect repellent, the girls
queen-sized air mattress, they want to
use it to sunbathe on the water, and my
swimming trunks.
20.

a.

James Autry, Steven Covey, Madeline
Hunter-
these authors are responsible for
my management style, a combination of
Autry's personnel philosophy, Covey's
process for prioritizing, and Hunter's
organizational principles.
b.

James Autry, Steven Covey, Madeline
Hunter. These authors are responsible

for my management style, a
combination of Autry's personnel
philosophy, Covey's process for
prioritizing and Hunter's organizational
principles.
c.

James Autry, Steven Covey, Madeline
Hunter-
these authors are responsible for
my management style, a combination of
Autrys personnel philosophy, Coveys
process for prioritizing and Hunters
organizational principles.
d.

James Autry, Steven Covey, Madeline
Hunter: these authors are responsible
for my management style; a
combination of Autry's personnel
philosophy; Covey's process for
prioritizing; and Hunter's organizational
principles.

Bài tập nâng cao

Rất ít người hiểu trọn vẹn về quy tắc sử dụng dấu nháy
đơn và dấu gạch ngang. Còn những bài quảng cáo thì
thường xuyên sử dụng sai cả hai loại dấu này. Chính vì
vậy bài tập hôm nay của các bạn là hãy quan sát các

bảng thông báo, tạp chí và báo để tìm những chỗ dấu
nháy đơn và dấu gạch ngang được dùng đúng cách. Đồng
thời các bạn cũng nên tìm những chỗ chúng bị bỏ qua
hoặc thêm vào không đúng để sửa lại.

Đáp án
1. a
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. a
9. b
10.

a
11.

a
12.

b
13.

b
14.

a

15.

a
16.

c
17.

d
18.

b
19.

b
20.

a