Commas, Ellipses, & Dashes
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an ellipsis?
Back
An ellipsis is a series of three dots ( . . . ) used to indicate the omission of a word, phrase, or line from a quoted passage.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is a dash used in writing?
Back
A dash is used to signal an interruption in dialogue and to emphasize breaks in thought and shifts in tone.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence using dashes correctly.
Back
If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does an ellipsis indicate in a sentence?
Back
An ellipsis indicates that something has been omitted from the text.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary function of a dash?
Back
The primary function of a dash is to create a strong break in the structure of a sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Can an ellipsis be used at the end of a sentence?
Back
Yes, an ellipsis can be used at the end of a sentence to indicate that the thought is incomplete.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to emphasize a pause or break in thought?
Back
A dash is used to emphasize a pause or break in thought.
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