Commas, Ellipses, & Dashes

What punctuation is used to set off direct quotations?

• Periods

• Semicolons

• Commas

• Colons

What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

• Semicolons

• Commas

• Periods

• Colons

What does it mean to omit words in a quote?

• To include all words for clarity.

• To leave out certain words or phrases for brevity, often indicated by an ellipsis.

• To change the meaning of the quote entirely.

• To add additional context to the quote.

How do you use commas with adjectives?

• Use commas to separate two or more adjectives that equally describe a noun.

• Use commas to separate adjectives from verbs in a sentence.

• Use commas to separate adjectives from nouns that they modify.

• Use commas only before the last adjective in a series.

When should you use a dash?

• To indicate an interruption in dialogue or to emphasize a break in thought.

• To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

• To introduce a list of items or examples.

• To separate items in a series.

What does an ellipsis indicate in a sentence?

• A pause or hesitation in speech

• A complete thought

• An exclamation of surprise

• A definitive conclusion

How is a dash used in writing?

• To signal an interruption in dialogue and to emphasize breaks in thought or shifts in tone.

• To indicate a pause in a sentence without changing the meaning.

• To separate items in a list for clarity.

• To replace commas in complex sentences.

What is the function of an ellipsis in writing?

• To indicate a pause, show an incomplete thought, or shorten a quoted passage.

• To replace a word that is too long.

• To emphasize a point in a sentence.

• To create a new paragraph.

What is the difference between a comma and a dash?

• A comma indicates a break in thought, while a dash separates elements within a sentence.

• A comma separates elements within a sentence, while a dash indicates a break in thought or an interruption.

• A comma is used only in lists, while a dash is used for emphasis.

• A comma is used to end a sentence, while a dash is used to start a sentence.

What is the purpose of a comma?

• A comma is used to set off direct quotations or to separate two or more adjectives.

• A comma is used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

• A comma is used to connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

• A comma is used to end a sentence.