Hyphens, Dashes, & Ellipses
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8th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An ellipsis does not show
the passage of time
that some words have been left out
a list is being introduced
a thought has not been finished
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hyphens
join two sentences
connect related compound words
indicate words have been left out
indicate a pause or emphasis
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
My sister Helen, who is seven years old and an enthusiastic dancer, is going to visit our aunt.
My sister Helen, who is seven years old...is going to visit our aunt.
My sister Helen...is going to visit our aunt.
...Helen, who is seven years old and an enthusiastic dancer, is going to visit our aunt.
My sister Helen...is seven years old and an enthusiastic dancer, is going to visit our aunt.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the ellipsis doing in this sentence?
Marco has a...unique talent in the kitchen.
leaving out words
showing time has passed
indicating a pause
absolutely nothing; get rid of it
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Darby works part time at the movie theater.
hyphen
no hyphen
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Being a parent is a full-time job.
hyphen
no hyphen
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the ellipsis doing in this sentence?
Staring at the stars, Diana waited...and waited...but he never came.
leaving out words
showing time has passed
changing the tone
absolutely nothing; get rid of it
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
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