8 Questions Language: Using Dashes In this kahoot, students will review and demonstrate their knowledge of the rules for using #dashes in their writing. Which punctuation mark is a dash? , / ~ — Which punctuation mark does a dash often replace? comma period question mark apostrophe Why are dashes used in writing? to show an interruption to show an introduction or conclusion to show importance or value all of these … and 5 more awesome questions! Check them out by clicking “Play”.