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New2grammar

#470523 Wed, 30 Jan 08 11:27 AM

Should I pay off my mortgage when I retire -- and get rid of that big monthly expense?

Are the dashes needed?

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Mister Micawber

#470537 Wed, 30 Jan 08 11:48 AM

No. The m-dash is used here only to create a dramatic pause.

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