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comma, hyphens, and dashes
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My aunts think that mac 'n' cheese is a vegetable, and we eat it every holiday.
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
2
Why yes, a Barnes and Noble gift card truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma after intro element
3
Which of the following is not true about ellipsis?
If two sentences are closely linked, it will narrow the gap.
They are useful in getting right to the point without delay.
They save space or remove material that is less relevant.
To express hesitation or to indicate a pause.
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Ms. Estep, the best teacher in the world, has an odd obsession with Edgar Allan Poe.
comma between independent clauses
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
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Once Harry has defeated the Dark Lord, he can enjoy his summer vacation.
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma after intro element
comma in a series/list
6
My cousin, the one who went to prison, set a historic building on fire.
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
7
Dashing through the snow, riding in an open sleigh, and laughing all the way tired me.
comma after intro element
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
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How are hyphens and dashes different?
Hyphens are like periods and dashes are like commas.
Dashes are like commas and hyphens connect words.
They're not different. They are interchangeable.
Hyphens are like commas and dashes connect words.
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Which is the correct use of an ellipsis?
“Don’t do it”…she said.
I thought you knew…she’s going to be okay.
All of these are correct.
I wonder if… Oh, never mind.
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Ms. Estep, wouldn't you love some Starbucks gift cards for Christmas?
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating direct address
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
11
Spaghetti Warehouse, located downtown, is supposedly haunted.
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma between independent clauses
12
The same actor played Fred, young Scrooge, and other small roles in the play.
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
13
When should a hyphen be used
As a nose to a smiley face emoticon :-)
To join two or more words or prefixes being used as adjectives before nouns
To include an emphasis
To add enlightening information within a certain prompt, idea, or essay
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Which has an effective use of dashes?
She loves her forty-seven self-improvement books.
There are-countless possibilities-when studying literature.
When studying lit—a fun pursuit, indeed—one can grow up.
There are—countless possibilities—when studying lit.
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What is an ellipsis?
A set of three periods (. . .) indicating an omission.
all of the above
A series of exclamation marks indicating a great amount of excitement.
Indicates the reader to read faster.
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The language arts exam, by the way, will be a breeze if you prepare ahead of time.
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
17
Which has an effective use of hyphens?
There are-countless possibilities-when studying literature.
We love to study the novels—especially those that speak.
We have many-many ways to analyze literature together.
Truly, she loves her forty-seven self-improvement books.
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How do dashes and hyphens differ in physical appearance?
Hyphens (En Dash) are longers
They look exactly the same
Dashes (Em Dash) are longer
Dashes look like this _
19
Let's look at hyphens. Which sentence is
correct
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I really wanted to win-that-game.
Can you believe-honestly-that Bridget said that?
I am happy to be a 12-year-old at Buffett.
Hey-look out for that tree!
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By the time Santa reached the last house on the block, he couldn't even look at the cookies.
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma after intro element
