WorksheetsELA Connotation, Denotation, Dash, Ellipsis
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 3hrs 9mins
The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.
positive
negative
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
positive
negative
immature--youthful
Which connotation Is more positive?
Our trip to the park was ______.
fine
wonderful
Which connotation Is more positive?
______ people rode on the roller coaster.
Brave
Foolhardy
Which connotation Is more positive?
We saw _____ animals in the animal house.
fascinating
weird
Which connotation is more negative?
We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.
cheap
inexpensive
Which connotation is more negative?
I ate a _____ sandwich.
soggy
moist
Which connotation is more negative?
I didn't like the _____ on the jester's face.
smirk
smile
Denotation is a word's ____________.
Literal, dictionary definition
Emotional meaning
synonym
antonym
Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?
I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.
I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.
I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.
“The reader was unsure about its meaning ___ it was time to check the dictionary.”
What punctuation mark should be used in the blank?
comma
dashe
ellipsis
He is afraid of two things ___ spiders and senior prom.
What punctuation mark should be used in the blank?
dash
comma
ellipsis
Only one person wears that perfume ___ my mother.
Which punctuation mark should go in the blank?
comma
dash
ellipsis
My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.
My little brother-- who annoys everyone-- will not be there tonight.
My little-- brother who annoys-- everyone will not be there tonight.
A(n) series of three dots, that is used to when omitting a word, phrase, or line from a quoted passage.
Period
Comma
Dash
Ellipsis
What is used to signal an interruption in dialogue And used to emphasize breaks in thought & changes in tone.
Comma
Ellipsis
Dash
He is afraid of two things ___ spiders and senior prom.
What punctuation mark should be used in the blank?
dash
comma
ellipsis
A. If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.
B. I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.
C. She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!
"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness." What do the ellipses indicate?
quotation
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
Which quotation used ellipses in a correct way?
I should not have said that.
..I’m sorry.
I should not have said that ...I'm sorry.
Change this sentence to correctly use the ellipses: “The parade had fire trucks, floats, and dancers who wore sparkly, flowing dresses.”
“The parade had fire trucks, floats, and dancers ….”
“The parade had… who wore sparkly, flowing dresses.”
“The ... had fire trucks, floats, and dancers who wore sparkly, flowing dresses.”
“The parade had fire trucks, floats, and dancers… sparkly, flowing dresses.”
Where would you place the dash in this passage? "The Office a harmless television program or a dangerously subversive guide to delinquency in the workplace?"
Nowhere
After "The Office"
Before "in the workplace"
Both b and c can work
Dominic lived in the hills his favorite place. Where does the dash go?
After " Dominic"
After "lived"
After "the hills"
After "favorite"
Tony and Maria—based on Romeo and Juliet—are the main characters of West Side Story.
correct
incorrect
My aunt Janet—she's from Edinburgh—sent me some chocolates from the local shop.
correct
incorrect
How should the below sentence be punctuated?
Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.
Newburyport- a small town in Massachusetts- is the place she calls home.
Newburyport — small town in Massachusetts — is the place she calls home.
Newburyport —a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.
Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts - is the place she calls home.
Which sentence correctly uses dashes?
My brother-whom I dislike-always gets me into trouble by telling my parents whenever I do something mean to him.
My brother whom I dislike-always gets me into trouble-by telling my parents whenever I do something mean to him.
My brother whom I dislike always gets me into trouble by telling my parents-whenever I do something mean to him.
My brother whom I dislike always gets me into trouble-by telling my parents whenever I do something mean to him.
Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?
If you need something, call my assistant Catherine — not Margaret and she’ll help you.
If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
I went to the park yesterday and Joey went to the park also.
After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home.
Which example shows the correct use of ellipses?
I do not . . . think that I can marry him.
I do . . . not think that I can marry him.
I do not think that I . . . can marry him.
I do not think that I can marry him . . .
A news reporter needs to add a quote from the mayor to her report, but the mayor talked way too much. In order to appropriately shorten what he said for the report, should the reporter use an ellipsis or a dash?
ellipsis
dash
neither
both
True or false? The dash and ellipsis can affect the tone of a sentence.
true
false
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
"Well...I'm not sure about this," said Kwan.
Well, I'm - not sure- about this.
What can ellipses be used for?
to show that one or more words have been omitted within a quote
used to indicate an unfinished thought
used to indicate a pause for effect
all of the above
What are the functions of ellipsis?
The functions of ellipsis are to indicate the omission of words, a pause in speech, a trailing off of thought, or an unfinished sentence.
The functions of ellipsis are to indicate a quotation, a definition, or an example.
The functions of ellipsis are to indicate a contradiction, a repetition, or a clarification.
The functions of ellipsis are to indicate a question, a statement, or an exclamation.
In which field is ellipsis commonly used?
Literature and writing
Music and performing arts.
Sports and athletics.
Mathematics and science.
What is the purpose of using ellipsis in literature?
To create suspense or indicate a pause or omission in the text.
To add humor or sarcasm to the text.
To emphasize a point or idea in the text.
To indicate a change in perspective or point of view in the text.
Give an example of ellipsis in a sentence.
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and...
I went to the store and bought bananas, strawberries, and....
She wore a red dress, a blue hat, and....
I saw a dog, a cat, and....
The following is the correct use of an ellipsis.
"I don't know...I'm not sure...What do you think?"
True
False
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?
Exercise 2: Using Quotes with Ellipsis Marks and Single Quotation Marks
In the following sentence, add quotation marks where they are needed.
12. Wasn't it Richard Grafton who wrote, Thirty days hath September..., the poem that most children know by heart?
Wasn't it Richard Grafton who wrote, 'Thirty days hath September...,' the poem that most children know by heart?
Wasn't it Richard Grafton who wrote, "Thirty days hath September...," the poem that most children know by heart?
Wasn't it Richard Grafton who wrote, "Thirty days hath September"..., the poem that most children know by heart?
Exercise 2: Using Quotes with Ellipsis Marks and Single Quotation Marks
In the following sentence, add quotation marks where they are needed.
13. I remember the first line of my paper: "In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band,' the lady in black greets the detective by saying, It is fear, Mr. Holmes."
I remember the first line of my paper: "In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band,' the lady in black greets the detective by saying, 'It is fear, Mr. Holmes.' "
I remember the first line of my paper: "In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band,' the lady in black greets the detective by saying, "It is fear, Mr. Holmes"."
I remember the first line of my paper: "In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band,' the lady in black greets the detective by saying, 'It is fear, Mr. Holmes'."
Exercise 2: Using Quotes with Ellipsis Marks and Single Quotation Marks
In the following sentence, add quotation marks where they are needed.
14. My favorite Dickinson poem is the one that begins, I'm Nobody!...
My favorite Dickinson poem is the one that begins, "I'm Nobody!"...
My favorite Dickinson poem is the one that begins, "I'm Nobody"!...
My favorite Dickinson poem is the one that begins, "I'm Nobody!..."
If this is the original text, which option below is the correct use of the ellipsis?
He ran to the store to see if they had his favorite cereal. He read the different boxes. There were so many colors to sort through: blue boxes, red boxes, orange boxes, purple boxes, green boxes, and brown boxes.
. . . He ran to the store to see if they had his favorite cereal. He read the different boxes. There were so many colors to sort through: blue boxes, red boxes, orange boxes, purple boxes, green boxes, and brown boxes.
He ran to the store to see if they had his favorite cereal . . . . He read the different boxes. There were so many colors to sort through: blue boxes, red boxes, orange boxes, purple boxes, green boxes, and brown boxes.
He ran to the store to see if they had his favorite cereal. He read the different boxes. There were so many colors to sort through: blue boxes, red boxes, orange boxes, purple boxes, green boxes, and brown boxes . . . .
He ran to the store to see if they had his favorite cereal. He read the different boxes. There were so many colors to sort through: blue boxes, red boxes . . ..
Choose the best way to punctuate the pause in the sentence below.
The ball slowly rolled around the rim and finally, dropped through the hoop.
The ball slowly rolled around the rim . . . and finally dropped through the hoop.
The ball slowly rolled--around the rim--and finally dropped through the hoop.
The ball slowly rolled . . . around the rim and finally dropped through the hoop.
Choose the best way to punctuate the pause in the sentence below.
Let's get something to eat, maybe popcorn or nachos---at halftime.
Let's get something to eat---maybe popcorn or nachos---at halftime.
Let's get something to eat maybe popcorn or nachos, at halftime.
Let's get something to eat---maybe popcorn or nachos, at halftime.
Which of the following shows how the writer could correctly shorten the quotation?
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of 'Phantom of the Opera' draws huge crowds."
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of 'Phantom of the Opera' draws huge crowds . . ."
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of 'Phantom of the Opera' . . . draws huge crowds."
Our teacher told us, . . . "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of 'Phantom of the Opera' draws huge crowds."
Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose . . .version of 'Phantom of the Opera' draws huge crowds."
Choose the best way to punctuate the pause in the sentence below.
That tennis ball is flying toward you---watch out!
That tennis ball is flying toward you, watch out!
That tennis ball is---flying toward you watch out!
That tennis ball is---flying toward you---watch out!
Which of the following shows how the writer could correctly shorten the quotation?
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed and had many outstanding special effects."
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed . . .. "
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . .and beautifully performed ."
One reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully. . . performed ."
One reviewer wrote that . . .the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed ."
Which of the following shows how the writer could correctly shorten the quotation?
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories he had long heard about ghosts in the opera house."
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories he had long heard about ghosts in the opera house" . . .
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories he had long heard about ghosts in the opera house . . ."
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories . . . about ghosts in the opera house."
The article I read said the following: "Author Gaston Leroux based his novel on stories about ghosts . . .in the opera house."
Which of the following shows how the writer could correctly shorten the quotation?
"I can't wait to see 'Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
"I can't wait to see 'Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive . . .but worth it," said Jo.
"I can't wait to see 'Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it . . .," said Jo.
"I can't wait to see 'Phantom of the Opera' . . . . The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
"I can't wait . . . to see 'Phantom of the Opera'. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
Choose the best way to punctuate the pause in the sentence below.
The score after six innings---if she remembered correctly---was 4 to 1.
The score after six innings---if she remembered correctly was 4 to 1.
The score after six innings if she remembered correctly, was 4 to 1.
The score after six innings . . .if she remembered correctly was 4 to 1.
Choose the best way to punctuate the pause in the sentence below.
Competing in the Olympics, what an amazing experience, that would be.
Competing in the Olympics . . . what an amazing experience, that would be.
Competing in the Olympics . . . what an amazing experience that would be.
Competing in the Olympics---what an amazing experience---that would be.
Which has a negative connotation?
smile
smile
smirk
Which has a positive connotation?
moist
soggy
Which has a negative connotation?
mediocre
average
Which has a positive connotation?
childlike
childlish
Which has a positive connotation?
old fashioned
antique
Which has a negative connotation?
mock
mimic
Which has a positive connotation?
odor
fragrance
Which has a negative connotation?
approaching
accosting
