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Nessie—a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found, supposedly comes out only during the winter.
—a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found—
,a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found-
-A sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found.
No change
Though these conversation methods can be costly and time consuming, they are well worth the effort.
Though these conversation methods can be costly and time consuming;
Though these conversation methods can be costly- and time- consuming,
Though these conversation methods can be costly and time-consuming,
No change
Quadrupedal marsupials—having four feet—did not show a strong preference for the use of one forelimb.
,having four feet—
—having four feet,
—having four feet!
No Change
The city is full of people you would never meet in my hometown—bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.
—bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.
—bums, actors, models, the crazy, the oddly dressed.
,bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.
No Change
Everywhere we traveled in Kyoto there were vending machines—some served green tea while others carried only juice.
some served green tea while others carried only juice.
,some served green tea while others carried only juice—
—some served green tea while others carried only juice—
No Change
I anticipate thirty six guests at the wedding.
Thirty-six
Thirty, six
Thirty—six
No Change
My father has the most up to date computer available.
—most up to date computer available.
—most up to date computer available—
most up-to-date computer available.
No Change
he homerun ball smashed through—the neighbor's window—and rolled into the living room.
—the neighbor's window?
the neighbor's window—
the neighbor's window
No Change
Jonas Jenkins is the president elect.
—president elect—
president —elect
president-elect
No Change
She recently got a promotion I can see why.
promotion I-can-see why.
promotion—I can see why.
—promotion— I can see why.
No Change
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
There are fewer Italian American communities these days.
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.
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 — a 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.
How should the below sentence be punctuated?
He who shall not be named is coming up the stairs.
He-who-shall-not-be-named is coming up the stairs.
He — who — shall — not — be —named is coming up the stairs.
He who shall not be named — is coming up the stairs.
No change necessary.
How should the red portion of this sentence be punctuated?
A twelve year old boy was caught pulling the fire alarm.
twelve year old
twelve-year-old
twelve-year, old
twelve year-old
Being a parent is a full-time job.
hyphen
no hyphen
Should the following sentence have a hyphen?
Darby works part time at the movie theater.
hyphen
no hyphen
There was only one thing to do: surrender immediately no, keep fighting!
Correct
surrender—immediately
no—keep
immediately—no
My aunt Janet—she's from Edinburgh—sent me some chocolates from the local shop.
correct
incorrect
a shorter line, like this:
the most-improved student
dash
hyphen
parenthesis
a long line, sometimes shown as two short lines: --
dash
hyphen
parenthesis
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.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?
to combine sentences
to show an abrupt interruption
to show the character's thoughts
to create suspense
What is the primary purpose of a hyphen?
To separate words in a sentence
To join words or parts of words together
To emphasize a word
To indicate possession
When should you use a hyphen in compound words?
When the compound word is used as an adverb
When the compound word is used as a verb
When the compound word is used as a noun
When the compound word is used as an adjective before a noun.
Give an example of a compound word that requires a hyphen.
self-esteem
softdrink
highschool
goodmorning
What is the correct way to use a dash in a sentence?
A dash should be used to connect two unrelated ideas in a sentence.
In a sentence, a dash should be used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to set off a summary or parenthetical statement.
A dash should be used to indicate the end of a sentence.
A dash should be used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence.
Explain the difference between a hyphen and a dash.
A hyphen is used in British English, while a dash is used in American English.
A hyphen is used for multiplication, while a dash is used for division.
A hyphen is shorter and used to join words, while a dash is longer and used to separate phrases.
A hyphen is used in place of a comma, while a dash is used in place of a period.
In what situation would you use a dash instead of a comma?
When you want to represent a question mark
When you want to indicate a more abrupt break in thought or sentence structure, or to emphasize a point.
When you want to show a list of items
When you want to indicate a musical note
When should you avoid using dashes in your writing?
When you want to maintain a formal tone or when the sentence can be easily understood without them.
When you want to add emphasis to a specific word or phrase
When you want to create a pause in the sentence
When you want to make the sentence more concise
Can a dash be used to separate independent clauses?
Sometimes
Yes
No
Only in certain cases
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
There are fewer Italian American communities these days.
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.
If you wanted to replace the "to" with a punctuation mark, which of the below would you use?
Where does the hyphen belong in the following sentence?
A lot of ex NFL players become football coaches after they retire.
A-Lot
Ex-NFL
football-coaches
NFL-Players
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.
Where does the hyphen belong in this sentence?
When my family travels, we always fly first class and stay in 4 star hotels.
fly-first and star-hotels
family-travels and first-class
first-class and 4-star
travels-we and my-family
Using dashes are very similar to using ______ .
Periods
Commas
Semicolons
hyphens
Which sentence is correct?
My teacher, Mrs. Washington-Jones, is the best math teacher ever!
My step sister loves to eat bacon-and-eggs for breakfast.
Thirty four students in my school have maintained straight A's all-year.
My mom's co worker often bakes us pies.
Is this sentence correct?
My sister-and only my sister- is my best friend.
Yes
No
Which of the following is a correctly hyphenated word?
Two-seater
Sponge-like
Great-Grandmother
All of the above
Does this sentence correctly use dashes?
My dog-whose name happens to be Oreo-is a black and white Poodle Mix.
Yes
No
Where does a dash belong in this sentence?
When I asked my mother if I could attend the party, she gave me the same answer that she always gives which is "No."
After party
After same
After is
After gives
Which sentence is correct?
Our school is getting new-state of the art gym equipment.
Our-school is getting new state of the art gym equipment,
Our school is getting new state-of-the-art gym equipment.
Our gym is getting new state of the art-gym equipment.
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.
How should the below sentence be punctuated?
He who shall not be named is coming up the stairs.
He-who-shall-not-be-named is coming up the stairs.
He — who — shall — not — be —named is coming up the stairs.
He who shall not be named — is coming up the stairs.
No change necessary.
How should the below sentence be punctuated?
Harvard one of the most selective schools in the nation is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard-one of the most selective schools in the nation is located--in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard one of the most selective schools in the nation is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard--one of the most selective schools in the nation--is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard, one of the most selective schools in the nation--is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What sign do we use when two parents decide to give their child both of their last names?
comma
long dash
hyphen
ellipses
How should the red portion of this sentence be punctuated?
A twelve year old boy was caught pulling the fire alarm.
twelve year old
twelve-year-old
twelve-year, old
twelve year-old
Which of the below sentences correctly uses hyphens?
I am excited to-play the piano.
George smelled nasty-after soccer practice.
I made a bigger-than-my-face apple pie for the picnic.
CMS is hosting a Blue-and-Gold-Night.
How would you change the red portion of the sentence?
The school trip, which is scheduled for September 12th--will involve stopping for lunch at an authentic Himalayan restaurant.
Keep AS IS
school trip which is scheduled
school trip--which is scheduled
school trip-which is scheduled
Which information in the below sentence should be offset using long dashes?
My friend Mark a doctor at Cooper Hospital treats patients with mental illnesses.
Mark a doctor
a doctor
a doctor at Cooper Hospital
with mental illnesses
Which information in the below sentence should be offset using long dashes?
If you want to get into Princeton and everyone wants to get into Princeton you'd better get excellent grades.
get into Princeton
and everyone wants to get into Princeton
excellent
you'd better get
If you don't want to use two long dashes to offset important information, what could you use instead?
periods
colons
quotation marks
commas
When do you use dashes?
Beginning of the Sentence
End of the Sentence
Whenever you want to
Both A and B
Which description describes a hyphen?
A connection between words that are working as a unit
used to separate a group of words.
to indicate a longer pause than a comma
all of the above
What is a disadvantage of overusing dashes?
Makingg it choppy
Breaks up the flow of your writing
Made difficult to follow
All of the above
What do dashes add to sentences?
Drama
Whisper
less emphasis
less attention
What does a single dash emphasize?
Material at the beginning
Material at the end
Material at the middle
Both A and B
All of the above
"After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth—Ireland." What does this dash do to this passage.
Nothing
Emphasize where he came from
as a pause
Both b and c
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
After a split second of hesitation, the second baseman leaped for the ball or, rather, limped for it. Where does the dash go?
After " After a split second of hesitation".
Before "or, rather, limped for it".
Doesn't belong
Both a and b.
Bob Smith ate cookies while drinking milk. Where does the dash go in this passage?
Nowhere
After "Bob Smith".
After "Ate".
After "While"
Dominic lived in the hills his favorite place. Where does the dash go?
After " Dominic"
After "lived"
After "the hills"
After "favorite"
In conclusion what is the main purpose of the single dash.
A single dash can emphasize material at the beginning or end of a sentence.
Serves as a longer pause than a comma.
Makes sentences fluid when used correctly.
Explain a sentence in further detail.
All of the above.
What is the purpose of a hyphen in a compound word?
To indicate a plural form of the compound word
To join two or more words to form a single compound word
To separate the words in a compound word
To emphasize the first part of the compound word
When should an en dash be used?
To separate a compound word
To indicate a range of numbers, dates, or time
To show emphasis in a sentence
To indicate a recipe ingredient
What is the difference between an em dash and an en dash?
An em dash is used in poetry while an en dash is used in prose
An em dash is used for multiplication while an en dash is used for division
An em dash is longer than an en dash and is used to indicate a break in a sentence or to set off parenthetical statements. An en dash is shorter and is used to show a range of numbers or to connect words that are related.
An em dash is used in American English while an en dash is used in British English
In the sentence 'The well-known actor performed exceptionally well,' where should a hyphen be added?
well known
wellknown
well - known
well-known
How is a dash different from a hyphen?
A dash is shorter and used to join words, while a hyphen is longer and used to separate content.
A dash is used to join words, while a hyphen is used to emphasize content.
A dash and a hyphen are the same thing.
A dash is longer and used to separate or emphasize content, while a hyphen is shorter and used to join words or parts of words.
When should a hyphen be used in a number range?
When writing a single number
When expressing a range of numbers
When expressing a range of letters
When indicating a specific date
What is the purpose of an em dash in a sentence?
To set off a phrase or clause for emphasis or to indicate a sudden break in thought
To indicate possession
To separate items in a list
To connect two independent clauses
In the sentence 'The post-war era was marked by significant changes,' should a hyphen be added? If so, where?
No, between 'the' and 'post'
Yes, between 'post' and 'war'
Yes, between 'the' and 'post'
No, between 'post' and 'era'
What is the function of a dash in a sentence?
To connect two separate sentences
To emphasize the importance of a word
To set off information within a sentence or to indicate a sudden change in thought
To indicate the end of a sentence
When should a hyphen be used in a compound adjective?
When it comes before a noun and is used to link the words together to modify the noun.
When it is used to connect two independent clauses
When it comes after a verb and is used to separate the words
When it is used to indicate possession
A hyphen (-) is the same as an em dash (-- or —).
True
False
Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today we blame on our move.
Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today—we blame on our move.
Everything that went wrong - from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today - we blame on our move.
Everything that went wrong—from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision—we blame on our move.
Everything — that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today — we blame on our move.
Correct as is
In a small town, the basic needs of people -- food, clothing, and shelter –- are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
In a small town, the basic needs of people-food, clothing, and shelter–are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
In a small town, the basic needs of people—food, clothing, and shelter—are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
In a small town, the basic needs of people, food, clothing, and shelter, are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
In a small town, the basic needs of people — food, clothing, and shelter — are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.
Correct as is
Everywhere we looked there were little kids--a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.
Everywhere we looked there were little kids-a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.
Everywhere we looked there were little kids--A box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.
Everywhere we looked there were little kids -- a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.
Everywhere we looked--there were little kids--a box of Cracker Jacks in one hand and mommy or daddy’s sleeve in the other.
Correct as is
Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick and, missed the ball.
Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick—and missed the ball.
Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick-and missed the ball.
Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick — and missed the ball.
Kiere took a few steps back—came running full speed—kicked a mighty kick—and missed the ball.
Correct as is
Along the wall are the bulk liquids, sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.
Along the wall are the bulk liquids-sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.
Along the wall are the bulk liquids--sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.
Along the wall are the bulk liquids -- sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.
Along the wall are the bulk liquids--sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid--“peanuts only” peanut butter.
Correct as is
In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention to his priorities applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.
In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention-to his priorities applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.
In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention to his priorities-applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.
In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attention to his priorities—applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.
In this last semester, Peter tried to pay more attentionto his priorities—Applying to graduate school and getting financial aid.
Correct as is
My dog who is 10 years old is black and white.
My dog--who is 10 years old--is black and white.
My dog --who is 10 years old-- is black and white.
My dog-who is 10 years old-is black and white.
My dog, who is 10 years old, is black and white.
Correct as is
What type of figurative language gives human qualities to objects or animals?
Similie
Onomatopoeia
personification
Metaphor
Which of the following is NOT an example of onomatopoeia?
buzz
meow
book
splat
"Homework is a breeze," is an example of which type of figurative language?
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Which is NOT an example of a simile?
Her heart is like gold.
He is as busy as a bee.
Life is a rollercoaster.
She is larger than life.
"The stars in the sky winked," is an example of what?
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
When words sound like their meaning they are using...
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Analogy
Oxymoron
Which figurative language is an exaggeration that is so dramatic, no one could believe it?
Metaphor
Analogy
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
This type of figurative language uses comparison in order to show similarity.
Simile
Metaphor
Analogy
Hyperbole
A word or phrase that is used together even though it is contradictory or opposite is...
An Analogy
An Oxymoron
An Onomatopoeia
A Hyperbole
"A computer and the brain have similar thinking abilities," is an example of which figurative language?
Metaphor
Analogy
Simile
Personification
"My backpack weighs a ton!" is an example of which figurative langauge?
Metaphor
Analogy
Personification
Hyperbole
The figurative language that you use to compare two unlike things without using "like", "than", or "as" is...
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Analogy
"Climb down the tree this instant!" is an example of which figurative language?
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Analogy
Which figurative language uses "like" or "as" to compare two unlike things?
Similie
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Onomatopoeia
Explain the meaning of the simile below.
The road was as flat as a pancake.
The road was the color of a pancake.
The road had a lot of bumps.
The road was very flat.
The road was in Waco.
Explain the meaning of the simile below.
Anna cried like a baby.
Anna was sleepy.
Anna's cry was high-pitched.
Anna cried for two minutes.
Anna would not stop crying.
Explain the meaning of the metaphor below.
Todd is a walking dictionary!
Todd knows the meaning of many words.
Todd looks like a dictionary.
Todd has a dictionary with him.
Todd is actually a dictionary.
Explain the meaning of the personification below.
The trees danced in the wind.
The trees were falling down.
The trees were swaying back and forth.
The wind was really loud.
The trees were doing the griddy.
Explain the meaning of the personification below.
It's raining cats and dogs!
Cats and dogs are crying.
Cats and dogs are falling out of the sky.
It's raining a little bit.
The sky is pouring down rain.
Select ALL of the examples of alliteration.
(Hint: First SOUNDS repeat)
The phone pinged.
Kingston ate cookies, cupcakes, kiwis, and candy.
Jazlyn jumped!
The chef chopped carrots.
Select ALL of the examples of onomatopoeia below.
(There is more than one correct answer.)
The leaves crunched under Aliyah's feet as she walked through the woods.
Aiden's teeth chattered as he stood in the snow.
Talya ran to school.
Esau stood on a rock.
Explain the meaning of the idiom "kick the bucket" below.
My pet frog was so old that he finally kicked the bucket. We buried him in my backyard.
Explain the meaning of the idiom "break a leg" below:
I was so excited for my very first school play. As I walked onto the stage, my teacher whispered to me, "You can do this! Break a leg!"
Explain the meaning of the metaphor below.
The car seat is a fluffy cloud.
The car seat is very comfortable to sit in.
The car seat feels hard.
The car seat is for a baby.
The car seat is on a cloud.
Ka-Pow!
simile
personification
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
Her hair was like a nest.
hyperbole
adage
simile
metaphor
Nick was dying of curiosity.
personification
hyperbole
adage
alliteration
Sally sold her sister's socks to Susan.
adage
alliteration
hyperbole
idiom
"The city was a jungle." is an example of what type of figurative language?
alliteration
simile
metaphor
onomatopoeia
A comparison using "like" or "as"
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
A direct comparison of two things
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
The repetition of the same letter at the beginning of a word
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
When something that is not human takes on human qualities
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
A word form of a sound
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
Tyler stood up, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.
Simile
Metaphor
personification
alliteration
Kyra hung her head like a dying flower.
Metaphor
alliteration
Simile
simile
My plants are begging for water.
alliteration
Onomatopoeia
simile
Personification
Buzz Buzz!! I could hear the bees getting closer and closer.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
The character of Lois Lane in Superman is played by the actress Amy Adams.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
The moon winked at me as I drifted off to sleep.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
We welcomed a new bouncing baby boy to the family this week.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
You are the apple of my eye.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
She's just a girl and she's on fire. She's hotter than a fantasy, and lonely like a highway.
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
The wind is howling
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
like this swirling storm inside
simile
metaphor
alliteration
personification
Love is a battlefield.
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
Shine bright like a diamond
onomatopoeia
smile
metaphor
personification
I jumped out of bed when I heard a "RING RING" coming from the other room.
onomatopoeia
smile
metaphor
personification
You need to hop of your high horse before your head hits the heavens
metaphor
simile
personification
alliteration
onomatopoeia
