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Which correctly uses an em dash?

A) The answer—surprisingly—was correct.
B) The answer-surprisingly-was correct.
C) The—answer surprisingly was—correct.
D) —The answer surprisingly was correct.—

Explanation

Em dashes set off a parenthetical or emphasize an interruption. They enclose "surprisingly" as an aside.

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