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Which sentence correctly uses an em dash to replace parentheses?

A. He walked to the store—the one on Main Street—to buy milk.
B. He walked to the store— the one on Main Street —to buy milk.
C. He walked to the store — the one on Main Street — to buy milk.
D. Both A and C are acceptable depending on stylistic guidelines.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests Team)
While standard US editing (AP/Chicago) prefers no spaces (A), some styles and British styles prefer spaced em/en dashes (C).
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