Ellipses and Dashes

Where do the ellipses go: "Well maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

• "Well maybe..... it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

• "Well.... maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

• "Well maybe it's too.... dangerous," stated Cindy.

• "Well maybe it's.... too dangerous," stated Cindy.

Where does the ellipses go: The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

• The recipient.... for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

• The recipient for the Excellence in Academics.... award is Marco Smith!

• The recipient for the Excellence.... in Academics award is Marco Smith!

• The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is.... Marco Smith!

Where does the ellipses go: Your new car is very pink.

• Your new car.... is very pink.

• Your new car is.... very pink.

• Your new car is very... pink.

• Your new... car is very pink.

Where do the ellipses go: "Her name was," started Molly.

• "Her name.... was," started Molly.

• "Her name was....," started Molly.

• "Her name was," started... Molly.

• "Her.... name was," started Molly.

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.

• D) He said - he would be here.

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.

Select the sentence where ellipses are used correctly to show a break in a quote.

• "To be, or not to be... that is the question," he recited.

• "I have a dream... that one day," he began.

• "Ask not... what your country can do for you," he quoted.

• "Four score and seven years ago... our fathers brought forth," he declared.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?

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

• My favorite activities - reading, hiking, and painting - help me relax.

• She said - "I will be there soon."

• It's time to eat - dinner is ready.

In which sentence are ellipses used correctly to convey a sense of uncertainty?

• "Maybe... I should reconsider," he mumbled.

• "I don't know...," she trailed off.

• "It's possible...," he pondered, "but unlikely."

• All of the above.

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.

• It was a long day - at work.