Commas, Ellipses and Dashes

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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a comma?
Back
A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma before a conjunction?
Back
Use a comma before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or') when it connects two independent clauses.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ellipsis?
Back
A series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words or a pause in speech.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you use ellipses in dialogue?
Back
Ellipses can be used in dialogue to show that a speaker has trailed off or left something unsaid.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dash?
Back
A punctuation mark (—) used to indicate a break in thought or to set off additional information.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use dashes instead of commas?
Back
Use dashes to create emphasis or to set off information that is not essential to the main point.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a dash and a hyphen?
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A dash (—) is longer and used for breaks in thought, while a hyphen (-) is shorter and used to connect words.
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