Punctuation for effect

Exclamation points are used to show surprise.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

The first word of a quotation should always be uppercase.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

An ellipsis is used to show a list of related ideas.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

You should not use a comma to separate a quotation from the words that tell who is speaking.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

Three dots are used in an ellipsis.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence uses an ellipsis correctly?

• The winner is...Sam!

• The...winner is Sam!

• The winner...is Sam!

• The winner is Sam...

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence needs an ellipsis?

• I jumped up and down.

• I think you should do your homework.

• Carefully, she opened the door.

• I like warm sunny days.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

• Sarah had- two wishes to see the ocean and go to Disney World.

• Sarah had two wishes- to see the ocean and go to Disney World.

• Sarah had two wishes to see the ocean- and go to Disney World.

• Sarah had- two wishes to see the ocean and go to Disney World.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences uses dashes correctly?

• Let's explore the haunted house unless- you're scared.

• Let's explore the haunted- house unless you're scared.

• Let's- explore the haunted house unless you're scared.

• Let's explore the haunted house- unless you're scared.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

"Which dessert is your favorite"? asked Jordan.

• Correctly Written

• Incorrectly Writen

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D