When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)
• to mark the end of a sentence
• to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
• to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure
• to denote an omission
You use a comma in a sentence to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
• I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
• Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.
• Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do -on a weekend afternoon.
• Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.
The sentence that is punctuated correctly is:
- I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
When should a writer use a dash? (1 point)
• to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
• to separate clauses in a compound sentence
• to separate items in a list
• to set off an introductory word or phrase
A writer should use a dash to indicate an abrupt shift in idea.
When is an ellipsis used? (1 point)
• to indicate a pause or an omission
• to correct or delete information
• to indicate a change in subject
• to show where a thought ends
An ellipsis is used to indicate a pause or an omission.
What does an omission indicate in a sentence? (1 point)
• a pause
• a suggestion
• something corrected
• something left out
An omission in a sentence indicates something that has been left out.
In a fictional text, an ellipsis is most likely used for which purpose? (1 point)
• to indicate a long pause
• to show that a character is confused
• to show that a new scene is beginning
O to indicate an omission