8th Grade Language Arts California Common Core Standard L.8.2a

Front

What is a dash used for in a sentence?

Back

A dash is used to indicate a sudden break in thought or to set off additional information.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a dash correctly.

Back

He said he’d be here by noon—but he’s late.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a comma correctly to show a pause.

Back

Before we eat, let’s wash our hands.

Front

What punctuation marks can be used to separate items in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence that uses punctuation correctly to separate items in a list.

Back

We bought apples, bananas, and grapes.

Front

What is an ellipsis and when is it used?

Back

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

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using an ellipsis correctly.

Back

I don’t know, maybe... we should go—the weather looks bad.

Front

What is the function of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a semicolon correctly.

Back

I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.