Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly to set off one or more words that interrupt the flow of the sentence?

Justin, who lives down the street from me, is going to be at the party.

Justin who lives down the street from me, is going, to be at the party.

Justin, who lives down the street from me is going to be at the party.

Justin who lives down the street, from me, is going to be at the party.

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

I sent Margot and Agnes with her--Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

I sent Margot and Agnes with--her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

I sent Margot and Agnes--with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

I sent--Margot and Agnes with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following: The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.

The Beatles - the most famous rock band in history - were from England.

The Beatles, the most famous rock band in history - were from England.

The Beatles - the most famous rock band in history; were from England.

Why is the em dash used in this sentence? " I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.

to emphasize that the brother read the best parts of the journal

to show the end of the sentence does not belong with the beginning

because it is an independent clause

because the writer now hates his brother

Insert dashes where needed, if needed. The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

The only thing Felix could do--if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results.

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.

The only thing--Felix--could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.

How would you best remove the RED phrase from the sentence to have it be clearer? John wanted approval for his speech before he was able to achieve his goal and be able to hire 1,000 new employees.

John wanted . . . to hire 1,000 new employees.

John wanted: to hire 1,000 new employees.

John wanted to hire . . . 1,000 new employees.

John wanted to hire: 1,000 new employees.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

You, may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

You may have hot, chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

You may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Which sentence uses a COMMA correctly to set off names in direct address?

Would you please speak up, Zues?

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

Now in session, The United Nations--is meeting, in New York City.

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.

Comma, Ellipses, Dash

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

L.8.2A, L.6.2A, RI.3.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds. . . ."

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera. . .draws huge crowds."

Our teacher told us, . . . "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose . . . version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."

One reviewer wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive . . . but worth it," said Jo.

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. . . . The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it . . . ," said Jo.

"I can't wait . . . to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.

period

comma

dash

ellipsis

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.

comma

dash

ellipsis

semicolon

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?

If you need something — call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

If you need something, call my assistant Catherine — not Margaret and she’ll help you.

If you need something, call my assistant Catherine —

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad to be home until I saw the bill - in the mailbox.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

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Comma, Ellipses, Dash

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Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed and had many outstanding special effects."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.

A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly to set off one or more words that interrupt the flow of the sentence?

What does the ellipsis the following sentence indicate?"I couldn't help but noticing..." Mark's voice trailed off.

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

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Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

What does the ellipsis the following sentence indicate?

"I couldn't help but noticing..." Mark's voice trailed off.