Dash Commas Ellipsis

What is a subordinate clause?

• A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A clause that provides additional information but is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

• A clause that introduces a main idea in a sentence.

What is a comma?

• A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

• A type of sentence that expresses a complete thought.

• A grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined without a conjunction.

• A symbol used to denote a question in writing.

How do you use commas with coordinating conjunctions?

• A comma is placed before a coordinating conjunction when it connects two independent clauses.

• A comma is used after a coordinating conjunction to separate items in a list.

• A comma is never used with coordinating conjunctions in any context.

• A comma is placed before a coordinating conjunction only in questions.

When should commas be used to set off interrupting words or phrases?

• Commas should be used to set off words or phrases that interrupt the flow of a sentence, providing additional information.

• Commas are used only at the beginning of a sentence to indicate a pause.

• Commas should be used to separate items in a list only.

• Commas are used to connect two independent clauses without a conjunction.

What is the purpose of using commas in direct address?

• To separate the name of the person being addressed from the rest of the sentence.

• To indicate a pause in the sentence for dramatic effect.

• To separate items in a list for clarity.

• To emphasize the importance of the addressed individual.

What is the rule for using commas in a series?

• Commas are used to separate two items in a list.

• Commas are used to separate three or more items in a list.

• Commas are used to separate items only in complex sentences.

• Commas are used to separate items in a single sentence.

When is it appropriate to use an ellipsis?

• To indicate a pause in speech

• To show that part of a quote has been omitted or to create suspense

• To emphasize a point

• To separate items in a list

What is the FANBOYS acronym?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• First, And, Next, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Now, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, Therefore

What is a dash?

• A punctuation mark used to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information.

• A type of line used in graphs and charts.

• A symbol used to represent a range of values.

• A mark used to indicate the end of a sentence.

What is the difference between a comma and a dash?

• A comma indicates a brief pause, while a dash indicates a stronger break in thought.

• A comma is used to separate items in a list, while a dash is used for emphasis.

• A comma is always used before conjunctions, while a dash is never used in formal writing.

• A comma indicates a stronger break in thought, while a dash indicates a brief pause.