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WorksheetsCommas, Ellipses, & Dashes
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 56mins
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1.
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.
a)
Harold is an excellent singer and, he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
b)
Harold is an excellent singer and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
c)
Harold is an excellent singer, and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
d)
Harold, is an excellent singer, and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
2.
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
b)
I want Harold to show me how to dance, but I’m afraid to ask him.
c)
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
d)
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid, to ask him.
3.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
4.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
6.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
7.
Why is the em dash used in this sentence?
" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.
" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.
a)
to emphasize that the brother read the best parts of the journal
b)
to show the end of the sentence does not belong with the beginning
c)
because it is an independent clause
d)
because the writer now hates his brother
8.
Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee
There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee
a)
There was only one person-- suited for the job Mr. Lee.
b)
There was only one person suited for the job--Mr. Lee
c)
There was only one person suited for--the job Mr. Lee
9.
Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results
a)
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results.
b)
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.
c)
The only thing Felix could do--if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results
d)
The only thing--Felix--could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.
10.
Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.
a)
The first time I went skating--and the time I first broke my leg--was when I broke up with my girlfriend.
b)
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg was when I broke up with my girlfriend.
c)
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg was-- when I broke up with my girlfriend.
d)
The first time I went--skating--and the time I first--broke my leg was when--I broke up with my girlfriend.
11.
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
a)
The length of a hyphen is shorter than the length of a dash.
b)
Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be used to indicate an interruption, or a substitute for parentheses.
c)
There are two types of dashes (em and en) but there is only one type of hyphen.
d)
All of the above.
12.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
a)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.
b)
Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
c)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.
d)
Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
13.
What is an ellipsis?
a)
An ellipsis is an emoji that looks a lot like a stop sign says but says; go
b)
An ellipsis is a series of exclamation marks (!!!) indicating a great amount of excitement
c)
An ellipsis is a set of three periods ( . . . ) indicating an omission
d)
all of the above
14.
Put the ellipsis in the correct place.
I know I saw my keys somewhere, but whatever.
I know I saw my keys somewhere, but whatever.
a)
Put the ellipsis after "somewhere" replacing "but whatever."
b)
Put the ellipsis after "keys".
c)
Put the ellipsis before the sentence.
d)
The ellipsis is already there.
15.
Are the ellipses in the right places?
“I learned this . . . : that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, . . . he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”
“I learned this . . . : that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, . . . he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”
a)
no ellipsis needed
b)
the sentence is too short for it to have an ellipesis
c)
no, it needs one more before the sentences
d)
yes the sentence is fine
16.
Put the ellipsis in the correct place.
After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home.
After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home.
a)
Put the ellipsis in front of "school".
b)
Put the ellipsis after "blocks".
c)
Put the ellipsis after "house" replacing "which was a few blocks away".
d)
All of the above
17.
Which sentence(s) used an ellipsis the correct way?
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!
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!
a)
A and C
b)
just B
c)
none of them
d)
all of them
18.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?
a)
to confuse the reader
b)
to show an abrupt interruption
c)
to show the character's thoughts
d)
to create suspense
19.
Which sentences uses commas correctly?
a)
NGMS ,as a whole, is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.
b)
NGMS, as a whole, is a great school and it is the biggest in the state.
c)
NGMS, as a whole is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.
20.
Which sentence uses the dash correctly?
a)
My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
b)
My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
c)
My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!
21.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
a)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.
b)
Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
c)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.
d)
Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
22.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
a)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.
b)
Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
c)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.
d)
Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
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