Comma, Ellipses, Dash

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

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."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

"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

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

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

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

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

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.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the ellipsis the following sentence indicate?

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

• Passage of time

• An unfinished thought

• Omitted text from a quotation

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A