When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)

Responses

to denote an omission
to denote an omission

to mark the end of a sentence
to mark the end of a sentence

to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list

to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure

The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)

Responses

Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.
Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.

I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.

Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.
Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.

Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.
Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.

When should a writer use a dash?(1 point)

Responses

to separate items in a list
to separate items in a list

to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea

to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to separate clauses in a compound sentence

to set off an introductory word or phrase

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)

Responses

I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.
I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.

The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!
The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!

Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .
Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .

My swim meet was canceled because of rain. . . but it will be rescheduled.

to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure

Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.

to indicate an abrupt shift in idea