Dashes Practice

What is one way dashes are used in a sentence?

• To replace a comma.

• To indicate an interruption in a sentence.

• To combine words.

• Morse code.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is one way dashes are used in a sentence?

• To set off an introductory series from the clause that explains the series.

• To combine nouns.

• For dramatic effect.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What is an example of a dash that correctly indicates an interruption in speech?

• "Mama, why are you --"

• "Hi -- so good to see you!"

• She said -- "That sucks."

• I -- love -- dashes.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

What can dashes be used to emphasize?

• Words.

• Series.

• Phrases.

• How amazing a sentences is.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Insert the dash into the correct place in this sentence: Lexy W. went to the movies it was a horrible show.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Insert a dash into the following sentence: "How much does that"

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Insert a dash into the correct place in the following sentence: "Liam P, did you wash the"

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Insert a dash into the following sentence: After the long journey, there was one more place to visit Vigilante Pizza.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A