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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can dashes replace sometimes?
ellipses
periods
commas
semicolons
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why would you replace a comma with a dash?
if a comma wouldn't make sense in the sentence, you can use a dash instead.
To indicate a stronger break than a comma would provide.
to give the sentence more rhythm.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three uses of a dash?
set off a major interruption within a sentence
set off a list that interrupts the flow of a sentence.
to make a compound sentence
set off a summary or explanation that follows a list.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select which sentence uses dashes correctly.
Patience- intelligence- and strength these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.
Patience, intelligence, and strength- these are all qualities needed to be a good leader.
Patience, intelligence, and strength these are all qualities- needed to be a good leader.
Patience, intelligence, and strength -these are all qualities- needed to be a good leader.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.
All of Marc's friends- Joe, Jason, and Clif, objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
All of Marc's friends- Joe, Jason, and Clif- objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
All of Marc's friends: Joe, Jason, and Clif- objected to Marc's engagement to Clarissa.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the sentence that uses dashes correctly.
The middle- linebacker despite a separated shoulder made twelve tackles.
The middle linebacker -despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.
The middle- linebacker- despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.
The middle linebacker despite a separated shoulder- made twelve tackles.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
One of the students I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students- I think it was Joe propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students- I think it was Joe- propped open the door to the weight room.
One of the students I think it was Joe- propped open the door to the weight room.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
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