Commas, Ellipses, and Dashes

Which of the following is an example of using commas in a series?

• I bought apples oranges bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of commas in direct address?

• John, please pass the salt.

• John please pass, the salt.

• John please, pass the salt.

• John please pass the salt.

Which sentence correctly uses dashes for emphasis?

• I have never seen such a beautiful sunset - it made me cry.

• I have never seen such a beautiful sunset - it took my breath away.

• I have never seen such a beautiful sunset - it was boring.

• I have never seen such a beautiful sunset - it was okay.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

• I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

• I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

• I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• We will go to recess and then we will go to class.

• We will go to recess, and, then, we will go to class.

• We will go to recess and then, we will go to class.

• We will go to recess, and then we will go to class.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous in my opinion.

• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, are fabulous in my opinion.

• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.

• Fridays Saturdays and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.

What do dashes add to sentences?

• Drama

• Whisper

• less emphasis

• less attention

Dash or no dash?

• I've been dreaming of my favorite ice cream all day.

• I've been dreaming of my favorite — ice cream all day.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

• Victoria bought her favorite- plant a cactus!

• Victoria bought her favorite plant a- cactus

• Victoria bought her favorite plant- a cactus

What is one function of a dash?

• to interrupt the

  structure of writing

• to interrupt

  the teacher

• to interrupt

  dinner