Ellipsis and Dashes

What can an ellipsis be used for?

(More than one correct answer)

• To make pauses

• To lead into silence.

• To replace or remove words

• To point out unfinished toughts.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Another name for ellipsis is:

• comma

• dot dot dot

• dots

• to be continued.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?

"She looked into the cave, and she saw something shocking"

(It is leading into silence)

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?

"Did she really do that?"

(It is making a pause)

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

After which word in the following sentence does the ellipsis belong?

"Why would he"

(Unfinished thought)

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Where does the hyphen go in the next example?:

"Eighty two"

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Where does the hyphen go in the next example?:

"Sign in"

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Where does the hyphen go in the next example?:

"It could be like that or maybe not."

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A