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Commas, Dashes, and Ellipses
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English
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6th - 9th Grade
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Laurie Frazier
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23 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The principal walked into the classroom and pointed at Michael . . . it wasn't until they were in the principal's office that Michael found out why.
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
to show words missing from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evan pressed the doorbell and waited . . . and waited . . .
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There are only a few ingredients in the croissant . . . by far the most tricky is the butter.
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"I can't do this," James sobbed. "I just . . . no."
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Many kids play video games . . . of those interviewed for this study, half of them played for more than four hours a day.
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Their relationship was destroyed by lies, among other things . . .
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The men repaved the parking lot . . . cut back the trees . . . and cleaned the school's gutters.
Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?
passage of time
an unfinished thought
missing words from a quotation
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
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