En-Dash for Ranges: Pages, Dates, and Routes (B1)

Which mark should appear between "pages 10" and "20" in a bibliography?

Hyphen (-): pages 10-20En-dash (–): pages 10–20Em-dash (—): pages 10—20Slash (/): pages 10/20

Correct answer: En-dash (–): pages 10–20

Which correctly expresses a date range on a CV?

2018-2022 (hyphen, no spaces)2018–2022 (en-dash, no spaces)2018 - 2022 (hyphen with spaces)2018—2022 (em-dash, no spaces)

Correct answer: 2018–2022 (en-dash, no spaces)

Which sentence correctly uses an en-dash to indicate a flight route?

The Paris-New York flight was delayed.The Paris–New York flight was delayed.The Paris—New York flight was delayed.The Paris / New York flight was delayed.

Correct answer: The Paris–New York flight was delayed.

Which is the CORRECT way to express a chapter range in a footnote?

See chapters 4-6.See chapters 4–6.See chapters 4 thru 6.See chapters 4—6.

Correct answer: See chapters 4–6.

Which sentence correctly expresses office hours?

Office hours: 9:00 to 17:00Office hours: 9:00–17:00Office hours: 9:00-17:00Office hours: 9:00—17:00

Correct answer: Office hours: 9:00–17:00

Where should an en-dash appear in a sports score?

The final score was 3-1.The final score was 3–1.The final score was 3—1.The final score was 3 to 1.

Correct answer: The final score was 3–1.

Which correctly formats a date range on an event poster?

1-3 March 20251–3 March 20251—3 March 20251/3 March 2025

Correct answer: 1–3 March 2025

What is the en-dash doing in "the 2020–2021 academic year"?

Joining "2020" and "2021" as a compound modifier of "academic year".Indicating a span (range) running from 2020 to 2021.Separating a clause for dramatic emphasis.Replacing a comma between two items.

Correct answer: Indicating a span (range) running from 2020 to 2021.

Which sentence uses an en-dash INCORRECTLY?

The exam covers pages 50–75.The vote was 10–4 in favour.A well–known scientist gave the keynote.The Berlin–Munich express is fast.

Correct answer: A well–known scientist gave the keynote.

Which correctly expresses a salary range in a job advertisement?

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annumSalary: £30,000–£40,000 per annumSalary: £30,000—£40,000 per annumSalary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum

Correct answer: Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum

Which statement about the en-dash is CORRECT?

The en-dash is used for dramatic pauses in sentences.The en-dash expresses ranges and connections between equal items.The en-dash joins compound words like "well-known".The en-dash is the same as the em-dash in British English.

Correct answer: The en-dash expresses ranges and connections between equal items.

How should "from Monday to Friday" be expressed using an en-dash?

Monday-Friday (hyphen)Monday–Friday (en-dash)Monday—Friday (em-dash)from Monday–Friday (en-dash with "from")

Correct answer: Monday–Friday (en-dash)

Which item list in a bibliography is CORRECTLY formatted?

Nguyen, T. (2022). Language learning. Pp. 45-67.Nguyen, T. (2022). Language learning. Pp. 45–67.Nguyen, T. (2022). Language learning. Pp. 45—67.Nguyen, T. (2022). Language learning. Pp. 45 to 67.

Correct answer: Nguyen, T. (2022). Language learning. Pp. 45–67.

Which map legend correctly labels a train route?

Glasgow-Edinburgh line (hyphen)Glasgow–Edinburgh line (en-dash)Glasgow—Edinburgh line (em-dash)Glasgow/Edinburgh line (slash)

Correct answer: Glasgow–Edinburgh line (en-dash)

A student wants to cite "Volume 3, Issue 4, pages 112 to 130". Which format is correct?

Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 112-130Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 112–130Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 112—130Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 112/130

Correct answer: Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 112–130