Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?

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

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

She said - "I will be there soon."

It's time to eat - dinner is ready.

In which sentence are ellipses used correctly to convey a sense of uncertainty?

"Maybe... I should reconsider," he mumbled.

"I don't know...," she trailed off.

"It's possible...," he pondered, "but unlikely."

Choose the sentence that correctly applies a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis.

My sister - a talented musician - plays the violin beautifully.

We will visit - Paris, London, and Rome - next summer.

The car - needs to be repaired.

Choose the sentence where a dash is used correctly to add emphasis.

I can't believe it - she actually said yes!

The ingredients - include flour, sugar, and eggs.

It's time to go - to the store.

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.

Where do the ellipses go: My secret is that I am a princess.

My secret is that... I am a princess.

My secret is.... that I am a princess.

My secret is that I.... am a princess.

My secret is that I am a.... princess.

Where do the dashes go: The crowd or more like mob became frenzied when the new store unlocked its doors.

The crowd- or more like mob- became frenzied when the new store unlocked its doors.

The crowd or more like mob -became frenzied when the new store- unlocked its doors.

The crowd -or more like mob became frenzied when the new store- unlocked its doors.

The crowd or more like mob- became frenzied- when the new store unlocked its doors.

Where do the dashes go: Eric caught a huge and by huge, I mean gigantic fish on his trip.

Eric caught a huge- and by huge, I mean gigantic- fish on his trip.

Eric caught a huge- and by huge, I mean- gigantic fish on his trip.

Eric caught- a huge and by huge, I mean gigantic- fish on his trip.

Eric- caught a huge and by huge, -I mean gigantic fish on his trip.

Which of the following MOST EFFECTIVELY uses a dash and ellipses?

The agency’s administrator... canceled what was to be the final Hubble servicing mission--it was too risky.

The agency’s administrator, Sean O’Keefe, canceled what was to be the final Hubble servicing mission...--it was too risky.

...Sean O’Keefe canceled what was to be the final Hubble servicing mission on the grounds that--it was too risky.

Where do the ellipses go: "The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 a.m.," she said.

A) "The meeting is scheduled... for tomorrow at 10 a.m.," she said.

B) "The meeting is scheduled for... tomorrow at 10 a.m.," she said.

C) "The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow... at 10 a.m.," she said.

D) "The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 10... a.m.," she said.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate an abrupt change in thought.

A) I was planning to go to the store - but then I remembered I had a meeting.

B) The weather is nice - I think I'll go for a walk.

C) She said she would - be here soon.

D) We need to buy groceries - milk, eggs, and bread.

Which sentence uses ellipses correctly to show a trailing off in speech?

A) "I just don't know what to do..." she sighed.

B) "He was supposed to be here..." she said.

C) "I think we should..." he hesitated.

Select the sentence where a dash is used correctly to add emphasis.

A) I can't believe it - she actually won the lottery!

B) The ingredients - include flour, sugar, and eggs.

C) It's time to go - to the store.

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1 min • 1 pt

Where do the ellipses go: "Well maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

"Well maybe..... it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

"Well.... maybe it's too dangerous," stated Cindy.

"Well maybe it's too.... dangerous," stated Cindy.

"Well maybe it's.... too dangerous," stated Cindy.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does the ellipses go: The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

The recipient.... for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

The recipient for the Excellence in Academics.... award is Marco Smith!

The recipient for the Excellence.... in Academics award is Marco Smith!

The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is.... Marco Smith!

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does the ellipses go: Your new car is very pink.

Your new car.... is very pink.

Your new car is.... very pink.

Your new car is very... pink.

Your new... car is very pink.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where do the ellipses go: "Her name was," started Molly.

"Her name.... was," started Molly.

"Her name was....," started Molly.

"Her name was," started... Molly.

"Her.... name was," started Molly.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly to add a parenthetical statement?

The concert - which was sold out - was incredible.

We need to discuss - the following topics.

It's time to eat - dinner.

She was late - again.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the sentence where ellipses are used correctly to show a break in a quote.

"To be, or not to be... that is the question," he recited.

"I have a dream... that one day," he began.

"Ask not... what your country can do for you," he quoted.

"Four score and seven years ago... our fathers brought forth," he declared.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

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