when do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)
to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure
to mark the end of a sentence
to denote an omission
to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
The correct answer is: to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
The swim meet starts in an hour - we need to hurry!
Which bus do we take to get to the pool. . .
My swim meet was cancelled because of rain. . . but it will be rescheduled.
I have snacks, a bottle of water - and a towel in my bag.
The correct sentence that is punctuated correctly is: I have snacks, a bottle of water - and a towel in my bag.
when should a writer use a dash?
to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to set off an introductory word or phrase
to separate items in a list
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea