Commas, Dashes, and Ellipses

Commas, Dashes, and Ellipses

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English

6th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation mark indicates a pause or break in thought?

Back

Dashes are used to indicate a pause or break in thought, often to add emphasis or additional information.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an ellipsis (...) signify in writing?

Back

An ellipsis signifies an unfinished thought, a pause, or missing words from a quotation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

Back

A comma should be used before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation mark is used to show interruption in dialogue?

Back

Dashes are used to show interruption in dialogue.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you use ellipses to indicate omitted text?

Back

Ellipses can be used to indicate that text has been omitted from a quotation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a dash and a hyphen?

Back

A dash (—) is longer than a hyphen (-) and is used to create a break in thought, while a hyphen is used to connect words or parts of words.

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