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Dashes, Hyphens, and Ellipses
3 pages

Dashes, Hyphens, and Ellipses

What is used to show a sudden break in a sentence, to emphasize a word or clause, and to show that someone's speech is being interrupted: dash. 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.. 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: school trip—which is scheduled. Which of the following sentences correctly indicates a pause in the sentence: "I really think I belong there...where the wild things are.". In the following sentence, where does a hyphen need added: Yesterday, my cousin turned twenty five: . What type of punctuation is used to join two words into one, clarify words, and divide words at the end of a line: hyphen. Insert a hyphen in the following sentence: The heart pounding ending left me breathless: . Which sentence is correct: The 1998 Yankees had one aim and one aim only—winning.. A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote: A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . .". In the following sentence, what do the ellipses indicate?"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness.": omitted text from a quotation

Grade:Grade 1_AI - Grade 3_AI
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Dashes, Hyphens, and Ellipses
3 pages

Dashes, Hyphens, and Ellipses

What is used to show a sudden break in a sentence, to emphasize a word or clause, and to show that someone's speech is being interrupted: dash. 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.. 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: school trip—which is scheduled. Which of the following sentences correctly indicates a pause in the sentence: "I really think I belong there...where the wild things are.". In the following sentence, where does a hyphen need added: Yesterday, my cousin turned twenty five: . What type of punctuation is used to join two words into one, clarify words, and divide words at the end of a line: hyphen. Insert a hyphen in the following sentence: The heart pounding ending left me breathless: . Which sentence is correct: The 1998 Yankees had one aim and one aim only—winning.. A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote: A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . .". In the following sentence, what do the ellipses indicate?"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness.": omitted text from a quotation

Grade:Grade 1_AI - Grade 3_AI
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Commas, Ellipses, Dashes
3 pages

Commas, Ellipses, Dashes

Add an ellipses where needed in the following sentence.The new treasure that I found was a vintage designer dress!: The new treasure that I found was...a vintage designer dress!. Add a comma where needed in the following sentence.Did you feed the dog Andrew: Did you feed the dog, Andrew?. Add dashes where needed in the following sentence.Sarah no, it was Karen told me to be here at 6:00 pm for my appointment: . Add an ellipses where needed to the following sentence.I am afraid to ask for: I am afraid to ask for..... Add a comma where needed to the following sentence.You are from Australia aren't you: You are from Australia, aren't you?. Add a comma where needed to the following sentence.I really wanted to go to the beach not the mountains: I really wanted to go to the beach, not the mountains.. Add dashes where needed to the following sentence.The rescue team doctors, nurses, and volunteers responded to the scene after the earthquake: . Add an ellipses where needed in the following sentence."I can't seem to remember where I put my," Melissa began to say: "I can't seem to remember where I put my...," Melissa began to say.. Add a comma where needed in the following sentence.Before leaving Sherry made sure to turn off all appliances: Before leaving, Sherry made sure to turn off all appliances.. Add dashes where needed in the following sentence.The path is four no, it's closer to five miles long: . Add dashes where needed to the following sentence.Everyone and I do mean everyone is invited to attend our party: . Add an ellipses where needed to the following sentence.Your pink, yellow, and green hair is a unique look: Your pink, yellow, and green hair is... a unique look.. Add a comma where needed to the following sentence.Yes a relaxing trip to the beach sounds like a great idea: Yes, a relaxing trip to the beach sounds like a great idea.. Add an ellipsis where needed to the following sentence.The unexpected surprise was a trip to Hawaii!: The unexpected surprise was... a trip to Hawaii!. Add dashes where needed to the following sentence.The activities painting, origami, and scrapbooking were enjoyed by many: . RANDOM QUESTION: What is going on in the background of the audio while Mrs. Grammer was trying to record??: She is getting a new roof, and it is driving her crazy!

Grade:Grade 1_AI - Grade 3_AI
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Commas, Ellipses, & Dashes
2 pages

Commas, Ellipses, & Dashes

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought: If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.. Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to separate commas: All four of them—Bob, Jeffrey, Jason, and Brett—did well in college.. A comma is used to do all of the following except __. : to shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases. Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone: . Which line of dialogue is written correctly: "I have made up my mind," she said, nodding. "I do not want to marry him." . Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly to set off one or more words that interrupt the flow of the sentence: Justin, who lives down the street from me, is going to be at the party. . Which sentence uses a COMMA correctly to set off names in direct address: Would you please be quiet, Lupe? . Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  : “I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”. A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote: A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . .". An ellipsis is used to ___: all answers are correct

Grade:Grade 4_AI - Grade 6_AI
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Commas, dashes, Ellipses
Verified
2 pages

Commas, dashes, Ellipses

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone: . “The reader was unsure about its meaning ___ it was time to check the dictionary.”What punctuation mark should be used in the blank: ellipsis. He is afraid of two things ___ spiders and senior prom.What punctuation mark should be used in the blank: dash. Only one person wears that perfume ___ my mother.Which punctuation mark should go in the blank: dash. What type of punctuation mark is shown in the picture: comma. Which type of punctuation mark is shown in the picture: ellipsis. Which rule is NOT one of the reasons why a comma is used: to show the passage of time. Complete the sentence.I would like to visit Hawaii, ____ I have no money: yet. Complete the sentence.I need to save money for my trip, _____ I will get a job: so. Complete the sentence.My boss asked if I can work on Sundays, ___ they are closed on Sundays!: yet. Complete the sentence.I tried to go to work on my first day, _______ my car wouldn't start! : but. Complete the sentence.My boss was angry, _____ he fired me on my first day: so. Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a list: You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.. A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote: A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

Grade:Grade 2_AI - Grade 4_AI
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Commas, Dashes, and Parentheses with Nonrestrictve and Parenthetical Expressions
Verified
3 pages

Commas, Dashes, and Parentheses with Nonrestrictve and Parenthetical Expressions

How should the sentence be punctuated with commas? My favorite subjects language arts and social studies have the best teachers ever!:   My favorite subjects, language arts and social studies, have the best teachers ever!. How should the sentence be punctuated with a comma? Mrs. Johnson can you please help me: Mrs. Johnson, can you please help me?. . How should the sentence be punctuated using commas? My friend who loves basketball also plays softball: My friend who loves basketball, also plays softball.. Which sentence uses dashes correctly: . Which of the following uses parentheses correctly: . Which sentences uses commas correctly: NGMS ,as a whole, is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.. Which sentence uses the dash correctly: . Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement: UGA fans, as a whole, are enthusiastic about football, my favorite sport.. Which sentence contains the best use of dash: . Which sentence uses commas correctly: At the camp, each person had a knife, a fork, a spoon, a mug, and a few plates.. Which is NOT a proper use for a comma: To indicate a person is speaking. What is the main difference between dashes and commas: Dashes indicate a more sudden and stronger interruption in thought.. Read the following sentence: The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the game. Which answer choice correctly identifies and explains the type of clause used: Restrictive Clause: The information is essential. If the clause is removed, the sentence becomes vague. The reader does not know which players are winning the game.. A parenthetical expression is a word or phrase that IS necessary in thesentence: False. A nonrestrictive expression is a word or phrase that doesn’t restrict or limit themeaning of the sentence: True. You use _________ in a sentence when you quietly insert a meaning orcomment: parentheses. Read the following sentence:Olive Garden is our favorite restaurant, which is why we go there often.Which answer choice correctly identifies and explains the type of clause used: Nonrestrictive clause: The information is not needed. If the clause is removed, the original intent of the sentence doesn't change.

Grade:Grade 4_AI - Grade 6_AI
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