Which correctly uses an em dash?

A The answer—surprisingly—was correct.

B The answer-surprisingly-was correct.

C The—answer surprisingly was—correct.

D —The answer surprisingly was correct.—

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Em dashes set off a parenthetical or emphasize an interruption. They enclose "surprisingly" as an aside.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which correctly uses an em dash?" is Option A: The answer—surprisingly—was correct..

The other options — B) The answer-surprisingly-was correct., C) The—answer surprisingly was—correct., D) —The answer surprisingly was correct.— — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Em dashes set off a parenthetical or emphasize an interruption. They enclose "surprisingly" as an aside.

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Which correctly uses an em dash?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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