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Commas, Ellipses, and Dashes

English

7th - 8th Grade

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Commas, Ellipses, and Dashes
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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 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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

3.

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is punctuated incorrectly?

The men involved: Larry, Trent, and Steve- were all arrested.

Desperation, fear, and frustration- these emotions pulsed through my veins.

Desperation, fear, and frustration: these emotions pulsed through my veins.

The men involved- Larry, Trent, and Steve- were all arrested.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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