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Dashes

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6th Grade

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Dashes
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one function of a dash?

to interrupt the

structure of writing

to interrupt

the teacher

to interrupt

dinner

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another function of a dash?

to act as

parentheses

to act like a parent

to act like a fool

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another function of a dash?

to be used as a hypen

to be used as a colander

to be used as a colon

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another function of a dash?

to indicate in

interruptions on

the phone

to indicate in

interruptions

in speech

to indicate in

interruptions

in Social Studies

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I ran to the bus stop-but the bus had already driven away.

Yes!

No

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

The bug-which landed on my nose-had to be the size of a softball.

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I have only ever wanted one thing-SNACKS!

Yes

No

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

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