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comma, hyphens, and dashes
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By the time Santa reached the last house on the block, he couldn't even look at the cookies.
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
2
Once Harry has defeated the Dark Lord, he can enjoy his summer vacation.
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
3
Which has an effective use of hyphens?
Truly, she loves her forty-seven self-improvement books.
We love to study the novels—especially those that speak.
We have many-many ways to analyze literature together.
There are-countless possibilities-when studying literature.
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Which has an effective use of dashes?
There are—countless possibilities—when studying lit.
When studying lit—a fun pursuit, indeed—one can grow up.
She loves her forty-seven self-improvement books.
There are-countless possibilities-when studying literature.
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Dashing through the snow, riding in an open sleigh, and laughing all the way tired me.
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
6
How are hyphens and dashes different?
Hyphens are like periods and dashes are like commas.
They're not different. They are interchangeable.
Dashes are like commas and hyphens connect words.
Hyphens are like commas and dashes connect words.
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Ms. Estep, the best teacher in the world, has an odd obsession with Edgar Allan Poe.
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
8
Which is the correct use of an ellipsis?
I wonder if… Oh, never mind.
I thought you knew…she’s going to be okay.
All of these are correct.
“Don’t do it”…she said.
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The same actor played Fred, young Scrooge, and other small roles in the play.
comma between independent clauses
comma after intro element
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
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When should a hyphen be used
To include an emphasis
As a nose to a smiley face emoticon :-)
To join two or more words or prefixes being used as adjectives before nouns
To add enlightening information within a certain prompt, idea, or essay
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What is an ellipsis?
Indicates the reader to read faster.
A series of exclamation marks indicating a great amount of excitement.
all of the above
A set of three periods (. . .) indicating an omission.
12
My cousin, the one who went to prison, set a historic building on fire.
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma after intro element
13
Why yes, a Barnes and Noble gift card truly is the gift that keeps on giving.
comma after intro element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
14
Let's look at hyphens. Which sentence is
correct
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Can you believe-honestly-that Bridget said that?
I am happy to be a 12-year-old at Buffett.
I really wanted to win-that-game.
Hey-look out for that tree!
15
My aunts think that mac 'n' cheese is a vegetable, and we eat it every holiday.
comma after intro element
comma between independent clauses
comma in a series/list
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
16
Ms. Estep, wouldn't you love some Starbucks gift cards for Christmas?
comma between independent clauses
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
comma in a series/list
comma separating direct address
17
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
18
How do dashes and hyphens differ in physical appearance?
Dashes look like this _
Dashes (Em Dash) are longer
Hyphens (En Dash) are longers
They look exactly the same
19
Spaghetti Warehouse, located downtown, is supposedly haunted.
comma in a series/list
comma between independent clauses
comma after intro element
comma separating grammatically unnecessary info
20
Which of the following is not true about ellipsis?
To express hesitation or to indicate a pause.
If two sentences are closely linked, it will narrow the gap.
They save space or remove material that is less relevant.
They are useful in getting right to the point without delay.
