Dashes
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the dash being used for in this sentence?
it's acting as parentheses
it's showing an interruption in dialogue
it's used to help people find termites
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is one function of a dash?
to interrupt the
structure of writing
to interrupt
the teacher
to interrupt
dinner
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is another function of a dash?
to act as
parentheses
to act like a parent
to act like a fool
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Does this sentence use the dash correctly?
I have only ever wanted one thing-SNACKS!
Yes
No
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where should the dash(es) go in this sentence? Choose 2
Lake Tahoe a body of water on the border of California and
Nevada is a popular spot for tourists.
Lake Tahoe-a body
Lake-Tahoe a body
Nevada-is a
popular-spot
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where should the dash go in this sentence?"HEY! look out for that " CRASH!!!!!
after CRASH
after HEY!
after that
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is the dash used correctly in this sentence?
I had one goal this year to earn honor-roll.
Yes
No
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
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