Dash and Ellipsis

"It looks like a real __________ oh no!"

• Comma

• Dash

• Ellipsis

A(n) _____ is used to signal an interruption in dialogue AND used to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone.

• comma

• dash

• ellipsis

Which sentence uses DASHES correctly to explain a thought?

• If you need something, call my assistant Catherine — not Margaret and she’ll help you.

• If you need something, call my assistant—Catherine, not Margaret—and she’ll help you.

Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  

• “I can't stand . . . Olive."

• “I can’t stand that . . . girl." 

• “I can’t stand          that girl . . ."

• “I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”

Which sentence is correct?

• The 1998 Yankees had one aim and one aim only winning.

• the 1998 Yankees had one aim and one aim only...winning

• the 1998 yankees had one aim and one aim only - winning.

• The 1998 Yankees had one aim and one aim only—winning.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone.

• A) I was going to tell her - then I changed my mind.

• B) The cat - is on the roof again.

• C) We could go to the -beach or the park.

• D) He said - he would be here.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash to introduce a list?

• She brought everything needed for the picnic - sandwiches, lemonade, and cookies.

• I need you to buy - milk, eggs, and bread.

• The plan - was to leave early in the morning.

• It's my favorite - movie of all time.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly?

• My brother - who is a doctor - lives in New York.

• I can't wait for the weekend - I need a break.

• The winner of the race - gets a trophy.

• We need to talk about Kevin - the movie, not the book.

Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following sentence: The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.

• The Beatles, the most famous rock band in history-- were from England.

• The Beatles-- the most famous rock band in history-- were from England.

• The Beatles - the most famous rock band in history; were from England.

• The Beatles-- the most famous rock band-- in history were from England.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?

• I need to buy - milk, eggs, and bread.

• My favorite activities - reading, hiking, and painting - help me relax.

• She said - "I will be there soon."

• It's time to eat - dinner is ready.