
Funky Punctuation
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ellipsis?
Back
An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate that something has been omitted or to show a pause in thought.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is an ellipsis used to show omission?
Back
An ellipsis can replace words in a quote to shorten it while maintaining the original meaning, e.g., 'Malcolm X once said, "Education is the passport to the future...tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a dash in writing?
Back
A dash is used to create emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off a phrase for dramatic effect.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do hyphens and dashes differ?
Back
Hyphens are used to connect words or parts of words (e.g., well-known), while dashes are longer and used for emphasis or interruption.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence using an ellipsis to show a pause in thought.
Back
"I was just thinking, hmmm...no that won't work."
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to use dashes in a sentence?
Back
Dashes should be used to separate and emphasize a phrase, e.g., "The nachos — a sloppy pile of burnt chips, orange cheese, and mystery meat — ruined my appetite."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: An ellipsis can be used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is unfinished.
Back
True.
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