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Target 8: Brackets and Dashes -

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Task 1: Brackets (1 point)
The missing brackets are shown below:

1. Mary’s dog ran (not as quickly as she would have liked) to fetch the ball.

2. Summer is a great time of year (more enjoyable than in winter) to go
walking.

3. My sister always borrows my best clothes (I never seem to get them
back) when she goes somewhere special.

4. Elephants have large ears to help them keep cool in hot weather (see

page 183 for more information).

5. I bought Aasha a necklace (a great choice if I say so myself) for her

birthday.

Task 2: Dashes (1 point)

The missing brackets are shown below:

1. After we go shopping - I wasn’t able to go yesterday - we will go to the cinema.

2. Jill would not let me help with the washing up - she said it was her job.

3. I hate going to the dentist - just like most people - but I need to have a filling.

4. We are all looking forward to our holiday in Spain - my brother has already

packed his suitcase.

5. Everyone who saw the show - even my grandmother - agreed it was very funny.

Task 3: Find your own evidence (2 points)
Your teacher will award:
 One point if you can show a sample of your written work, from any subject, where

you have used brackets correctly.
 One point if you can show a sample of your written work, from any subject,
where you have used dashes correctly.

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