Insert dashes where needed, if needed. There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee

There was only one person suited for the job--Mr. Lee

There was only one person-- suited for the job Mr. Lee.

There was only one person suited for--the job Mr. Lee

Insert dashes where needed, if needed. The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

The only thing Felix could do--if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results.

The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.

The only thing--Felix--could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.

Insert dashes where needed, if needed. The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.

The first time I went skating--and the time I first broke my leg--was when I broke up with my girlfriend.

The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg was when I broke up with my girlfriend.

The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg was-- when I broke up with my girlfriend.

The first time I went--skating--and the time I first--broke my leg was when--I broke up with my girlfriend.

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?

The length of a hyphen is shorter than the length of a dash.

Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be used to indicate an interruption, or a substitute for parentheses.

There are two types of dashes (em and en) but there is only one type of hyphen.

Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

An ellipsis is a set of three periods ( . . . ) indicating an omission

An ellipsis is an emoji that looks a lot like a stop sign says but says; go

An ellipsis is a series of exclamation marks (!!!) indicating a great amount of excitement

Put the ellipsis in the correct place. I know I saw my keys somewhere, but whatever.

Put the ellipsis after "somewhere" replacing "but whatever."

Put the ellipsis before the sentence.

Are the ellipses in the right places? “I learned this . . . : that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, . . . he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

the sentence is too short for it to have an ellipesis

no, it needs one more before the sentences

Put the ellipsis in the correct place. After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home.

Put the ellipsis after "house" replacing "which was a few blocks away".

Put the ellipsis in front of "school".

Put the ellipsis after "blocks".

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?

to show the character's thoughts

Which sentences uses commas correctly?

NGMS ,as a whole, is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.

NGMS, as a whole, is a great school and it is the biggest in the state.

NGMS, as a whole is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!

My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!

My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!

Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.

Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.

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L.6.2A, L.8.2A, L.4.2C

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22 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Correctly punctuate this sentence:
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.

Harold is an excellent singer and, he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.

Harold is an excellent singer and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.

Harold is an excellent singer, and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.

Harold, is an excellent singer, and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Correctly punctuate this sentence:
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

I want Harold to show me how to dance, but I’m afraid to ask him.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid, to ask him.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.

I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is the em dash used in this sentence?
" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.

to emphasize that the brother read the best parts of the journal

to show the end of the sentence does not belong with the beginning

because it is an independent clause

because the writer now hates his brother

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

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Dashes Hyphens and Ellipses

22 questions

Correctly punctuate this sentence: Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.

Correctly punctuate this sentence: I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Why is the em dash used in this sentence?" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.

Insert dashes where needed, if needed.There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee

Insert dashes where needed, if needed.The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

Insert dashes where needed, if needed.The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.

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Correctly punctuate this sentence:
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.

Correctly punctuate this sentence:
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

Why is the em dash used in this sentence?
" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.

Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee

Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results

Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.