Parentheses, Dashes, and Ellipses

Mr. Griot introduces a grammar lesson focusing on punctuation marks: the dash, parentheses, and ellipsis. The dash is used for interjections, changing tone, and explanations. Parentheses add non-essential information, while ellipses indicate omitted text. The lesson concludes with a call to practice these punctuation marks.

What punctuation mark is used to indicate an interruption or to emphasize a part of a sentence?

• Comma

• Dash

• Parentheses

• Ellipsis

Which punctuation mark can be used to change the tone of a sentence, such as building excitement or indicating disappointment?

• Period

• Colon

• Dash

• Semicolon

In the sentence 'Students need three things to succeed: motivation, positive attitude, and hard work,' what role does the dash play?

• It indicates a pause.

• It shows omitted text.

• It introduces a list.

• It separates two independent clauses.

What is the primary function of parentheses in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To add non-essential information

• To join two sentences

• To show a pause

In the sentence 'John was annoyed, furious when he failed to make the team,' what does the word in parentheses indicate?

• A question

• A synonym

• A stronger emotion

• A different subject

What does an ellipsis indicate in a text?

• A question

• A new paragraph

• An exclamation

• Omitted text

How is an ellipsis typically represented in writing?

• Three dots

• Two dashes

• A colon

• A single line