Punctuation

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. 

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.

• People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . . .

• People began investigating the ancient city of Ur

• People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . .

• People began investigating the ancient city of Ur.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. 

Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.

• Dinosaurs, . . . , became fossils after millions of years. 

• Dinosaurs, . . . became fossils after millions of years. 

• Dinosaurs . . . became fossils after millions of years. 

• Dinosaur became fossils after millions of years. 

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. 

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."

• According to Dr. Pandharipande, "every person deserves equal rights."
• According to Dr. Pandharipande, ". . . every person deserves equal rights."
• According to Dr. Pandharipande . . . every person deserves equal rights."
• According to Dr. Pandharipande, "[. . .] every person deserves equal rights."

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. 

The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime. 

• The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime. 

• The factory workers worked many hours of overtime. 

• The factory workers, . . . worked many hours of overtime. 

• The factory workers, . . . , worked many hours of overtime. 

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. 

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental. 

• We have determined . . . that the fire was accidental.

• We have determined that the fire was accidental. 

• We have determined [. . . ] that the fire was accidental. 

• We have determined. That the fire was accidental.

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?

• Alexa said, "I wonder why the sky . . ."
• Alexa said, ". . . I wonder why the sky."
• Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . sky."
• Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . why the sky."

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show awkward silence?

• . . . uh, hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked. 

• "Uh . . . hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.

• "Uh, hello? Is anyone . . . there?" the manager asked.

• "Uh, hello? Is anyone there . . . ?" the manager asked. 

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

• A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful.

• A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for being successful.

• A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for-being-successful.

• None are correct

Which sentence is correct?

• Is the pizza gluten free.

• Is the pizza gluten free?

• Is the pizza gluten free!

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.