A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects." Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."

A critic wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?

If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

If you need something — call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

If you need something, call my assistant Catherine — not Margaret and she’ll help you.

If you need something, call my assistant Catherine —

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to separate commas?

All four of them—Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

All four of them—Bob — Jeffrey— Jason — Brett—did well in college.

All four of them Bob — Brett did well in college.

All four — of them Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.

I was glad to be home until I saw the bill - in the mailbox.

Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly to set off one or more words that interrupt the flow of the sentence?

Justin, who lives down the street from me, is going to be at the party.

Justin who lives down the street from me, is going, to be at the party.

Justin, who lives down the street from me is going to be at the party.

Justin who lives down the street, from me, is going to be at the party.

Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?

“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”

“I can’t stand that . . . girl."

“I can’t stand that girl . . ."

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo. Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. . . . The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive . . . but worth it," said Jo.

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it . . . ," said Jo.

"I can't wait . . . to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.

Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following: The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.

The Beatles - the most famous rock band in history - were from England.

The Beatles, the most famous rock band in history - were from England.

The Beatles - the most famous rock band in history; were from England.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.

If I knew everything--which I don't then--my grade would be so much higher.

If I knew everything which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.

My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.

My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.

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.

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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is not something that an ellipsis (...) is used to indicate?

passage of time

an unfinished thought

omitted text from a quotation

a rhetorical question

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness."

passage of time

an unfinished thought

omitted text from a quotation

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

Comma

Dash

Ellipsis

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

“You have the right to remain_________look out!”

Ellipsis

Comma

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Please grab your lacrosse stick__your jersey and your cleats_ and meet me on the field in ten minutes.

Ellipsis

Comma

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

He grabbed the ping pong paddleswung it at me and I ducked.

Comma

Ellipsis

Dash

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ghosts gathered__ goblins arrived_ witches descended.

Comma

Ellipsis

Dash

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Commas, Ellipses, & Dashes

Which is not something that an ellipsis (...) is used to indicate?

"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness."

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

“You have the right to remain_________look out!”

Please grab your lacrosse stick__your jersey and your cleats_ and meet me on the field in ten minutes.

He grabbed the ping pong paddleswung it at me and I ducked.

Ghosts gathered__ goblins arrived_ witches descended.

I hope to become the chairman_earn a lot of money_and give back to my community.

Please help me_ please get help_ I didn’t mean to cause this explosion.

Think back to the moment you found out that you were royalty___ In that moment_ in that moment_____ did you think it was a bad thing?

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Commas, Ellipses, & Dashes

Which is not something that an ellipsis (...) is used to indicate?

"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness."

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

“You have the right to remain_________look out!”

Please grab your lacrosse stick______your jersey and your cleats_____ and meet me on the field in ten minutes.

He grabbed the ping pong paddle________swung it at me________ and I ducked.

Ghosts gathered______ goblins arrived_____ witches descended.

I hope to become the chairman_______earn a lot of money_______and give back to my community.

Please help me_______ please get help_______ I didn’t mean to cause this explosion.

Think back to the moment you found out that you were royalty_______ In that moment_______ in that moment_______ did you think it was a bad thing?

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Please grab your lacrosse stick__your jersey and your cleats_ and meet me on the field in ten minutes.

He grabbed the ping pong paddleswung it at me and I ducked.

Ghosts gathered__ goblins arrived_ witches descended.

I hope to become the chairman_earn a lot of money_and give back to my community.

Please help me_ please get help_ I didn’t mean to cause this explosion.

Think back to the moment you found out that you were royalty___ In that moment_ in that moment_____ did you think it was a bad thing?