Commas, Ellipses and Dashes

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English
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8th Grade
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Alyssa Darby
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where does the comma go in this sentence: Erica where did you put the new rug I bought?
Erica, where did you put the new rug I bought?
Erica where, did you put the new rug I bought?
Erica where did you put the new rug I, bought?
Erica where did you, put the new rug I bought?
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where does the comma go: Swimming through the water Eric felt that he was winning the race.
Swimming through the water Eric, felt that he was winning the race.
Swimming through the water, Eric felt that he was winning the race.
Swimming through the water Eric felt that he was, winning the race.
Swimming through the water Eric felt that, he was winning the race.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where do the commas go: John seeing Sarah waved his arms.
John, seeing Sarah waved his, arms.
John seeing Sarah, waved his, arms.
John, seeing Sarah, waved his arms.
John seeing, Sarah waved, his arms.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where does the comma go: I did not know that Lady Gaga's real name was Stephani did you?
I did not know that Lady Gaga's, real name was Stephani did you?
I did not know that Lady Gaga's real name was Stephani, did you?
I did not know, that Lady Gaga's real name was Stephani did you?
I did not know that Lady Gaga's real name was, Stephani did you?
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where does the comma go: Yes I would love to try your chocolate pancakes.
Yes I would love to try your, chocolate pancakes.
Yes I, would love to try your chocolate pancakes.
Yes, I would love to try your chocolate pancakes.
Yes I would love to try your chocolate, pancakes.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where do the ellipses go: "Well maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.
"Well maybe..... it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.
"Well.... maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.
"Well maybe it's too.... dangerous," stated Cindy.
"Well maybe it's.... too dangerous," stated Cindy.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Where does the ellipses go: The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!
The recipient.... for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!
The recipient for the Excellence in Academics.... award is Marco Smith!
The recipient for the Excellence.... in Academics award is Marco Smith!
The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is.... Marco Smith!
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
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