The en dash (–) is slightly longer than a hyphen (-) and shorter than an em dash (—). It’s used primarily in ranges and to show connections or contrasts between words.
🔹 Common Uses of the En Dash:
- To show a range:
- It means “through” or “to.”
- ✅ Example: The meeting is scheduled for June 14–18.
- (This means the meeting runs from June 14 to June 18.)
- To connect related items (especially with compound phrases):
- When one part of a compound is already a two-word phrase or a proper noun.
- ✅ Example: The Trinidad–Tobago rivalry is intense.
- (A hyphen would be wrong here because “Trinidad” and “Tobago” are full names.)
Great! Now go ahead and use the en dash in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep.
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