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1. 1.

   Insert dashes in these sentences, wherever necessary.

   1. Tomorrow-if time permits-I'd like to see the museum.
   2. "The skirt looks nice. But, somehow" said Anagha.
   3. Amit my elder brother is visiting us for a week.
   4. The Chennai Puducherry road route is one of the most scenic in the country.
   5. Tarun promised to get me chocolates and he did.
   6. They travelled north west mostly on the hilly terrain.
   7. She has packed your books along with some other papers in the boxes.
   8. "Are you sure this is where we are staying? I don't think" said Akshay.
   9. The ferry service is open 5 a.m 6 p.m.
   10. It was a lovely sight the most wonderful sunrise I have ever seen!
2. 2.

   Tick (√) the sentences in which the dashes are used correctly. Correct the incorrect ones.

   1. I'm told by the hotel receptionist-that+our cab has arrived.
   2. He has been warned many times-there are no more excuses.
   3. Nive is not-here she's not well.
   4. My brother along with a few of his friends-has gone on a trek.
   5. We were so happy Amit was-home, at last!
   6. They were supposed to be here for the holidays-their plans changed.
   7. I was not supposed to bring-the sandwiches was I?
   8. Ankit will no matter what anyone says raise the issue with the board.