Which sentence has the dash in the correct place?

Our agents were undertaking a special mission in Reims--a mission that Delphine had spearheaded under my direction.

Our agents--were undertaking a special mission in Reims a mission that Delphine had spearheaded under my direction.

Our agents were undertaking a special mission in--Reims a mission that Delphine had spearheaded under my direction.

Our agents were undertaking a special mission in Reims a mission that Delphine had spearheaded--under my direction.

In which sentence are ellipses used correctly to show hesitation?

I know that the answer is... 42.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone.

A) I was going to tell her - then I changed my mind.

B) The cat - is on the roof again.

C) We could go to the -beach or the park.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly?

The winner of the race - gets a trophy.

My brother - who is a doctor - lives in New York.

I can't wait for the weekend - I need a break.

We need to talk about Kevin - the movie, not the book.

Choose the sentence that correctly applies a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis.

My sister - a talented musician - plays the violin beautifully.

We will visit - Paris, London, and Rome - next summer.

The car - needs to be repaired.

Which sentence incorrectly uses a dash?

She - quickly - ran to the store.

I've decided - I'm going to learn French.

The ingredients - flour, sugar, butter - are on the counter.

It's my favorite book - of all time.

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.

In which sentence is a dash used correctly to indicate a sudden break in thought?

I was going to call you - but I forgot.

The weather is nice - let's go for a walk.

She said she would - be here soon.

I need to buy groceries - milk, eggs, and bread.

Which of the following sentences uses an ellipsis to show an unfinished thought?

I can't believe it's already...

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to add emphasis.

He is the best - no doubt about it.

I need to finish this - project by tomorrow.

The answer is simple - study hard.

Which sentence uses a dash to introduce an explanation?

I need to buy groceries - milk, eggs, and bread.

I have one thing to say - thank you.

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CCSS

L.8.2A, L.8.2B, L.6.2A

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What can an ellipsis be used for?

To make pauses

To lead into silence.

To replace or remove words

To point out unfinished toughts.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?
"Did she really do that?"
(It is making a pause)

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?
"Why would he"
(Unfinished thought)

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Another name for ellipsis is:

comma

dot dot dot

dots

to be continued.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is used to show a pause in dialogue or to show that words or sentences have been left out? (HINT: ...)

comma

space

hyphen

ellipses

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly to add a parenthetical statement?

The concert - which was sold out - was incredible.

We need to discuss - the following topics.

It's time to eat - dinner.

She was late - again.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

I sent Margot and Agnes with--her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

I sent Margot and Agnes--with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

I sent--Margot and Agnes with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

I sent Margot and Agnes with her--Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

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Ellipsis and Dashes

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What can an ellipsis be used for?

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?"Did she really do that?"(It is making a pause)

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?"Why would he"(Unfinished thought)

Another name for ellipsis is:

What is used to show a pause in dialogue or to show that words or sentences have been left out? (HINT: ...)

Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly to add a parenthetical statement?

Which sentence uses the dash correctly?

Which sentence has the dash in the correct place?

In which sentence are ellipses used correctly to show hesitation?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone.

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After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?
"Did she really do that?"
(It is making a pause)

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?
"Why would he"
(Unfinished thought)