Question

Read the sentence.

I have always wanted to see a Sumo tournament—have you seen how huge those wrestlers are?

Why is a dash appropriate in this sentence?

It signals a quotation.
It sets off a lengthy modifier.
It signals an abrupt change in thought.
It sets off a dramatic modifier.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Read the sentence.

I have always wanted to see a Sumo tournament—have you seen how huge those wrestlers are?

Why is a dash appropriate in this sentence?

It signals a quotation.

It sets off a lengthy modifier.

It signals an abrupt change in thought.

It sets off a dramatic modifier

Answer 2

Answer:

It signals an abrupt change in thought

Explanation:

The speaker in this sentence suddenly changes his sentence to justify wanting to see a sumo tournament.