Where do the ellipses go: "Her name was," started Molly.

"Her name was....," started Molly.

"Her name.... was," started Molly.

"Her name was," started... Molly.

"Her.... name was," started Molly.

Where do the ellipses go: My secret is that I am a princess.

My secret is that... I am a princess.

My secret is.... that I am a princess.

My secret is that I.... am a princess.

My secret is that I am a.... princess.

Where do the dashes go: The food lasagna, salad, and cookies was absolutely delicious.

The food- lasagna, salad, and cookies- was absolutely delicious.

The food lasagna,- salad, -and cookies was absolutely delicious.

The- food lasagna, salad, and- cookies was absolutely delicious.

The food- lasagna, salad, and cookies was -absolutely delicious.

Where do the dashes go: The crowd or more like mob became frenzied when the new store unlocked its doors.

The crowd- or more like mob- became frenzied when the new store unlocked its doors.

The crowd or more like mob -became frenzied when the new store- unlocked its doors.

The crowd -or more like mob became frenzied when the new store- unlocked its doors.

The crowd or more like mob- became frenzied- when the new store unlocked its doors.

Where does the dash go: The project is due Wednesday no, Friday.

The project is due Wednesday- no, Friday.

The project- is due Wednesday no, Friday.

The project is due- Wednesday no, Friday.

The project is due Wednesday no,- Friday.

Where do the dashes go: Eric caught a huge and by huge, I mean gigantic fish on his trip.

Eric caught a huge- and by huge, I mean gigantic- fish on his trip.

Eric caught a huge- and by huge, I mean- gigantic fish on his trip.

Eric caught- a huge and by huge, I mean gigantic- fish on his trip.

Eric- caught a huge and by huge, -I mean gigantic fish on his trip.

Where do the dashes go: The students all of them passed the final exam.

The students- all of them- passed the final exam.

The students all- of them passed -the final exam.

The students- all of them passed- the final exam.

The students all- of them passed- the final exam.

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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?

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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?

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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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.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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!

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Commas, Ellipses and Dashes

Where does the comma go in this sentence: Erica where did you put the new rug I bought?

Where does the comma go: Swimming through the water Eric felt that he was winning the race.

Where do the commas go: John seeing Sarah waved his arms.

Where does the comma go: I did not know that Lady Gaga's real name was Stephani did you?

Where does the comma go: Yes I would love to try your chocolate pancakes.

Where do the ellipses go: "Well maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

Where does the ellipses go: The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

Where does the ellipses go: Your new car is very pink.

Where do the ellipses go: "Her name was," started Molly.

Where do the ellipses go: My secret is that I am a princess.

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