Which one of the following sentences uses dashes incorrectly?

a) Yes—I will marry you!
b) I have a crush—on that boy—in the band.
c) Simone swam the length of the pool twice—in one breath.
d) Harold—dressed in bright pink—caused quite a commotion.


b) I have a crush—on that boy—in the band.

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