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Problem Description:

The task is to insert dashes (`-`) in the given sentences where appropriate. Dashes are used to separate words or phrases for emphasis, clarification, or to indicate a pause. The goal is to correctly place dashes to improve the readability and meaning of each sentence.

Solution:

#### Instructions Recap:
- Dashes hold words apart.
- Insert a dash in each sentence below.

#### Sentences with Dashes Added:

1. a. My mum loves bananas – I hate them!
- Explanation: A dash is used here to contrast the two opinions (mum's love for bananas vs. "I" hating them).

2. b. Mr. Green has a motorbike – a black one.
- Explanation: The dash separates the general statement ("Mr. Green has a motorbike") from additional information ("a black one").

3. c. On the beach I found something shiny – a shell.
- Explanation: The dash introduces the specific object ("a shell") that was found.

4. d. I won a medal for coming first in swimming.
- Explanation: No dash is needed here as the sentence is clear without it.

5. e. Mum is cooking my favourite meal tonight – macaroni and cheese.
- Explanation: The dash introduces the specific meal being cooked.

6. f. I saw a good film yesterday – an alien film.
- Explanation: The dash provides additional detail about the type of film.

7. g. My friend lives near a station – a train station.
- Explanation: The dash clarifies what kind of station is being referred to.

8. h. I love art class – especially painting.
- Explanation: The dash emphasizes a particular aspect of the art class.

9. i. One girl looked sad – she was crying.
- Explanation: The dash explains why the girl looked sad.

10. j. Study hard for exams or you will never pass them!
- Explanation: No dash is needed here as the sentence is clear without it.

11. k. My cat loves his favourite toy – a white mouse.
- Explanation: The dash specifies what the favorite toy is.

12. l. Tom looked funny – he was wearing a clown costume.
- Explanation: The dash explains why Tom looked funny.

13. m. My little brother came into my room shouting as usual.
- Explanation: No dash is needed here as the sentence is clear without it.

Final Answer:

Here are the sentences with the correct dashes added:

a. My mum loves bananas – I hate them!
b. Mr. Green has a motorbike – a black one.
c. On the beach I found something shiny – a shell.
d. I won a medal for coming first in swimming.
e. Mum is cooking my favourite meal tonight – macaroni and cheese.
f. I saw a good film yesterday – an alien film.
g. My friend lives near a station – a train station.
h. I love art class – especially painting.
i. One girl looked sad – she was crying.
j. Study hard for exams or you will never pass them!
k. My cat loves his favourite toy – a white mouse.
l. Tom looked funny – he was wearing a clown costume.
m. My little brother came into my room shouting as usual.

Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{a. My mum loves bananas – I hate them!} \\
\text{b. Mr. Green has a motorbike – a black one.} \\
\text{c. On the beach I found something shiny – a shell.} \\
\text{d. I won a medal for coming first in swimming.} \\
\text{e. Mum is cooking my favourite meal tonight – macaroni and cheese.} \\
\text{f. I saw a good film yesterday – an alien film.} \\
\text{g. My friend lives near a station – a train station.} \\
\text{h. I love art class – especially painting.} \\
\text{i. One girl looked sad – she was crying.} \\
\text{j. Study hard for exams or you will never pass them!} \\
\text{k. My cat loves his favourite toy – a white mouse.} \\
\text{l. Tom looked funny – he was wearing a clown costume.} \\
\text{m. My little brother came into my room shouting as usual.}
}