📝 Multiple Choice Question
General-english
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.
Explanation
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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