Review: Using Commas, Dashes, and Ellipses
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English
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8th Grade
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Easy
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following options shows correct use of a comma for direct address?
Let's, eat Grandma!
Let's eat, Grandma!
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following options shows correct use of commas for direct address?
I asked you, Patrick, to feed my pet while I was gone.
I asked, you Patrick to, feed my pet while I was gone.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:
No I didn't order these tater tots.
No, I didn't order these tater tots.
No I didn't order these tater, tots.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:
Huh I guess I was wrong after all.
Huh I guess I was, wrong after all.
Huh, I guess I was wrong after all.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:
Wow you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up.
Wow you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day, or night when you wake up.
Wow, you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should TWO commas be added to the following sentence:
Our teacher announced much to our surprise that the test was cancelled.
Our teacher announced, much to our surprise, that the test was cancelled.
Our, teacher announced, much to our surprise that the test was cancelled.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should TWO commas be added to the following sentence:
My dog as usual began barking uncontrollably as soon as the doorbell rang.
My dog, as usual, began barking uncontrollably as soon as the doorbell rang.
My dog as usual, began barking uncontrollably, as soon as the doorbell rang.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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