Commas, Dashes, and Ellipses

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is a dash?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information.

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What is an ellipsis?

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A series of three dots (...) used to indicate an omission or a pause in thought.

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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Use a comma to separate items in a series, such as apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the purpose of a dash in a sentence?

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To create emphasis or to indicate an abrupt change in thought.

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How do you use an ellipsis in dialogue?

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To show that a character's speech is trailing off or that they are hesitant.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So - coordinating conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

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When is a comma NOT used?

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A comma is not used to show the passage of time.

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What is an example of using an ellipsis to indicate an unfinished thought?

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"I just... can't believe it."

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How do you punctuate a sentence with a dash?

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Place the dash before and after the additional information or thought.