Commas, Ellipses and Dashes

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What is a comma?

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When should you use a comma before a conjunction?

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Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') when it connects two independent clauses.

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What is an ellipsis?

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A series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words or a pause in speech.

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When should you use ellipses?

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Use ellipses to show that part of a quote has been omitted or to create suspense.

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What is a dash?

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A punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information.

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How do you use dashes in a sentence?

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Use dashes to add emphasis or to insert a related thought into a sentence.

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What is the difference between a comma and a dash?

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A comma indicates a brief pause, while a dash indicates a stronger break or interruption in thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comma correctly.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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Provide an example of a sentence using ellipses correctly.

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I was thinking... maybe we should wait.

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Provide an example of a sentence using dashes correctly.

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The concert—held in the park—was amazing.