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read the sentence carefully which revision correctly uses dashes to revise the error? everyday americans not just prodigies should have access to learning to play an instrument. everyday—americans not just prodigies—should have access to learning to play an instrument. everyday americans—not just prodigies—should have access to learning to play an instrument. everyday americans—not just prodigies should have access to learning to play an instrument. everyday americans not just prodigies—should have access—to learning to play an instrument. everyday americans not just prodigies—should have access—to learning to play an instrument.
Dashes are used to set off non-essential, parenthetical information that adds clarification. The phrase "not just prodigies" is an extra detail that clarifies the subject "Everyday Americans", so it should be enclosed between two em dashes without extra spacing errors. The correct revision properly frames this parenthetical phrase while keeping the core sentence intact.
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Everyday Americans—not just prodigies—should have access to learning to play an instrument.