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Dashes and Parentheses

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9th - 10th Grade

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Dashes and Parentheses
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
If I knew everything--which I don't then--my grade would be so much higher.
If I knew everything which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.
My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.
My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?

to confuse the reader
to show an abrupt interruption
to show the character's thoughts
to create suspense

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

My worst (subject Math) is getting easier.
My worst subject (Math) is getting easier.
My worst subject Math (is getting easier).

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CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?

All of my life (all 12 years) has been in Georgia.
All of my life (all 12 years has) been in Georgia.
All (of my life) all 12 years has been in Georgia.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The United Nations, which meets in New York City, is now in session.
Which alternative WOULD NOT be acceptable?

The United Nations (which meets in New York City) is now in session.
The United Nations--which meets in New York City--is now in session.
Meeting in New York City, the United Nations is now in session.
Now in session, The United Nations--is meeting, in New York City.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

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