Term 2 Punctuation

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate that something has been omitted from a text.

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When should you use an ellipsis in a quote?

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An ellipsis should be used in a quote to show that part of the quote has been omitted.

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What is the correct use of a semi-colon?

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A semi-colon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a correctly used semi-colon.

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Example: "I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight."

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What does it mean to 'omit' text?

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To 'omit' text means to delete or take out part of the text.

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What punctuation is used to express hesitation?

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An ellipsis is used to express hesitation.

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What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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Provide an example of a correctly used colon.

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Example: "She brought three things to the picnic: sandwiches, drinks, and dessert."

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What is the difference between a comma and a semi-colon?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or clauses, while a semi-colon connects closely related independent clauses.

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When should you use a comma before 'and'?

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You should use a comma before 'and' in a list of three or more items.