Dashes "-" in transcriptions

Question

Why are dashes included in transcriptions and why does Kwizbot detect the omission as being incorrect ? For example: I wrote "Et moi, je m'appelle Amina et je suis algérienne". Kwizbot detected my sentence as incorrect because it was missing the preceding dash: "- Et moi, ....". Of course, I gave myself 5 stars, but it's quite annoying to not receive a match in these cases. I hope this question makes sense.

Céline Pickard · Accepted Answer

Bonjour Darlini,
Your question makes absolute sense!
Yes, Kwizbot will detect such "inconsistencies" in user's submitted answers. However, because it is a self-marking exercise, do not feel that Kwizbot is marking your answer as "incorrect". I would recommend concentrating on the language content first and foremost (and ignore Kwizbot's marking of your punctuation). Therefore, you did the right thing is ginving yourself 5 stars!
The intricacies of French punctuation will come bit by bit the more you read the language and the more practice you get. I have to say that I still struggle a little with English punctuation from time to time. ;-)   
Here is a link to a similar question where both Chris and Cécile answered: quotation marks
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Anita Pantling · Answer

Personally, I don’t get too hung up on the punctuation, especially when I was starting to learn and understand spoken French. I still consider it more important to get the spelling and grammar correct. I do however try to take note of the punctuation for when I’m doing a translation exercise. Don’t beat yourself up, enjoy the exercises !

darlini d · Answer

Bonjour Cèline ! I totally understand your point but this could also be used as a teachable moment. The more exposure that we have to the rules, the faster we will learn. Thanks much for your response ! Bonne journée à vous !