This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses Quiz 1 (59 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What punctuation mark indicates an interruption in a sentence? A) Ellipsis. B) Comma. C) Dash. D) Period. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 2. Ms. Frazier ..... my favorite teacher ..... teaches English at Schofield Middle School.What punctuation marks should go in the blanks if the additional information is not essential to the sentence tone or meaning? A) Dashes. B) Ellipses. C) Commas. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Commas. 3. Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence? A) Passage of time. B) An unfinished thought. C) Missing words from a quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An unfinished thought. 4. Which sentence uses COMMAS and DASHES correctly to set off non-essential information? A) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York. B) My brother-who is a doctor, lives in New York. C) My brother-who is a doctor-lives in New York. D) My brother, who is a doctor-lives in New York. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My brother-who is a doctor-lives in New York. 5. "There are only a few ingredients in the croissant ..... by far the most tricky is the butter."Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence? A) Passage of time to create suspense. B) An unfinished thought. C) Missing words from a quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Missing words from a quotation. 6. He is afraid of two things ..... spiders and senior prom.What punctuation mark should be used in the blank? A) Dash. B) Comma. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dash. 7. My friend my best friend is from Kansas.Which punctuation mark should be used to emphasize the words in bold print? A) Commas. B) Dashes. C) Ellipses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dashes. 8. Where should TWO commas be added to the following sentence:My dog as usual began barking uncontrollably as soon as the doorbell rang. A) My dog, as usual, began barking uncontrollably as soon as the doorbell rang. B) My dog as usual, began barking uncontrollably, as soon as the doorbell rang. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My dog, as usual, began barking uncontrollably as soon as the doorbell rang. 9. What is the main purpose of a comma? A) To replace periods in a sentence. B) To separate elements in a sentence or list. C) To indicate a pause in speech. D) To emphasize a word. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To separate elements in a sentence or list. 10. Which sentence correctly uses a dash to indicate an abrupt change in thought? A) I was going to call you-but I forgot. B) I was going to call-you but I forgot. C) I was going-to call you but I forgot. D) I was going to call you but-I forgot. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I was going to call you-but I forgot. 11. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash to indicate an interruption? A) I was going to the store, but then I remembered I had no money. B) I was going to the store; but then I remembered I had no money. C) I was going to the store-but then I remembered I had no money. D) I was going to the store:but then I remembered I had no money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I was going to the store-but then I remembered I had no money. 12. Please grab your lacrosse stick ..... your jersey and your cleats ..... and meet me on the field in ten minutes. A) Ellipsis. B) Comma. C) Dash. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma. 13. Combine the sentences using a dash:Captain marvel is a powerful superhero. She deserved her own movie! A) Captain marvel is a powerful superhero, and she deserved her own movie!. B) Captain marvel is a powerful superhero she deserved her own movie!. C) Captain marvel is a powerful superhero she deserved her own movie!. D) Captain marvel is a powerful superhero she deserved her own movie!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Captain marvel is a powerful superhero she deserved her own movie!. 14. Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:Huh I guess I was wrong after all. A) Huh I guess I was, wrong after all. B) Huh, I guess I was wrong after all. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Huh, I guess I was wrong after all. 15. Evan pressed the doorbell and waited ..... and waited ..... Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence? A) Passage of time to create suspense. B) An unfinished thought. C) Missing words from a quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Passage of time to create suspense. 16. Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to set off additional information? A) The car-a red convertible was parked in the driveway. B) The car-a red convertible-was parked in the driveway. C) The car a red convertible was parked in the driveway. D) The car a red convertible-was parked in the driveway. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The car-a red convertible-was parked in the driveway. 17. Where should TWO commas be added to the following sentence:Our teacher announced much to our surprise that the test was cancelled. A) Our teacher announced, much to our surprise, that the test was cancelled. B) Our, teacher announced, much to our surprise that the test was cancelled. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Our teacher announced, much to our surprise, that the test was cancelled. 18. Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate an introductory phrase? A) After the rain stopped, we went for a walk. B) After the rain, stopped we went for a walk. C) After, the rain stopped we went for a walk. D) After the rain stopped we went for a walk. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After the rain stopped, we went for a walk. 19. Which sentence correctly uses ellipsis to indicate omitted dialogue? A) "I was thinking, maybe we should go out ". B) "I was thinking maybe we should go out?". C) "I was thinking maybe we should go out?". D) "I was thinking maybe we should go out?". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I was thinking maybe we should go out?". 20. How should you use ellipsis in a sentence? A) Use ellipsis to replace punctuation in a sentence. B) Use ellipsis to add emphasis to a word. C) Use ellipsis to create a complete sentence without pauses. D) Use ellipsis to indicate omitted text or a pause in dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use ellipsis to indicate omitted text or a pause in dialogue. 21. Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to show a pause in the middle of dialogue? A) "Wait a minute someone stole my sandwich!" she exclaimed . B) "Wait a minute someone stole my sandwich!" she exclaimed. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Wait a minute someone stole my sandwich!" she exclaimed. 22. Which sentence correctly differentiates between a comma and a dash? A) A dash separates elements, while a comma indicates a break or pause. B) A comma is used for emphasis, whereas a dash separates clauses. C) A comma indicates a break, while a dash separates elements. D) A comma separates elements, whereas a dash indicates a break or emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A comma separates elements, whereas a dash indicates a break or emphasis. 23. My cell phone in its blue case seems to vanish into my backpack whenever it rings. Which punctuation mark should be used to set off the nonessential words in bold print? A) Commas. B) Dashes. C) Ellipses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commas. 24. Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote? A) A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed ". B) A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed.". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed ". 25. Identify the sentence that uses a dash to add emphasis: A) She was excited-really excited-about the trip. B) She was excited, really excited, about the trip. C) She was excited; really excited about the trip. D) She was excited:really excited about the trip. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She was excited-really excited-about the trip. 26. Which rule is NOT one of the reasons why a comma is used? A) To set off items in a series. B) To connect two sentences when using a FANBOY. C) To show the passage of time. D) To set off nonessential words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show the passage of time. 27. Joey ordered frozen yogurt ..... which he thinks is healthier ..... instead of ice cream.Which punctuation marks should go in the blanks to offset the nonessential information? A) Commas. B) Dashes. C) Ellipses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Commas. 28. "It looks like a real ..... oh no!" A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 29. What is the primary purpose of using an ellipsis in a sentence? A) To show that words have been omitted. B) To separate items in a list. C) To emphasize a point. D) To indicate a pause for effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show that words have been omitted. 30. Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to show dialogue trailing off? A) She sighed and closed her Chromebook saying, "I'll finish my novel someday ". B) She sighed and closed her Chromebook saying, "I'll finish my novel someday.". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She sighed and closed her Chromebook saying, "I'll finish my novel someday ". 31. Which rule is NOT one of the reasons why an ellipsis is used? A) To show an incomplete thought. B) To indicate that words are missing. C) To show the passage of time. D) To join a compound word. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To join a compound word. 32. Which of the following options shows correct use of commas for direct address? A) I asked you, Patrick, to feed my pet while I was gone. B) I asked, you Patrick to, feed my pet while I was gone. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I asked you, Patrick, to feed my pet while I was gone. 33. Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to indicate omitted text in a quote? A) The author states, 'The results were significant and unexpected.'. B) The author states, 'The results were significant and unexpected.'. C) The author states, 'The results were significant and unexpected.'. D) The author states, 'The results were significant and unexpected.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The author states, 'The results were significant and unexpected.'. 34. Select the sentence with proper punctuation for:The colors on the American flag are red white and blue. A) The colors on the American flag are red white and, blue. B) The colors on the American flag are red white, and blue. C) The colors on the American flag are red, white and blue. D) The colors on the American flag are red, white, and blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The colors on the American flag are red, white, and blue. 35. Combine the sentences using proper punctuation:Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes spaceships. A) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes spaceships. B) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes spaceships. C) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes spaceships. D) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes, spaceships. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes, spaceships. 36. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash to indicate an interruption in thought? A) He was going to the park, but then-it started to rain. B) He was going to the park-but then it started to rain!. C) He was going to the park-but then it started to rain. D) He was going to the park; but then it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was going to the park-but then it started to rain. 37. Which sentence correctly uses ellipsis to show omitted text? A) I went to the store I forgot my wallet. B) I went to the store, and then I realized I forgot my wallet. C) I went to the store, and then I realized my wallet was gone. D) I went to the store and then I realized I forgot my wallet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I went to the store I forgot my wallet. 38. Only one person wears that perfume ..... my mother.Which punctuation mark should go in the blank? A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 39. "He stepped forward, his footsteps echoing in the empty hallway ..... and then silence."Which punctuation should go in the blank to create suspense? A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ellipsis. 40. I was hoping that we might ..... well, in the end, I guess, it didn't matter what I hoped because it wasn't meant to be. A) Passage of time. B) An unfinished thought. C) Missing words from a quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An unfinished thought. 41. Which sentence uses ellipsis correctly? A) "I liked them " she said. B) I like apples, she likes oranges . C) I like apples and "she likes oranges" too. D) I ike apples, and she oranges . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I liked them " she said. 42. What punctuation mark belongs in here?Valadez Middle School located in Placentia has 6th through 8th grade. A) Dashes. B) Commas. C) Ellipses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Commas. 43. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate items in a list. A) Apples and oranges, bananas. B) Apples, oranges bananas. C) Apples, oranges, and bananas. D) Apples oranges and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Apples, oranges, and bananas. 44. Bonus Question:What is Ms.Biggs' favorite drink? A) Eggnog. B) Hot Cocoa. C) Apple Cider. D) Coffee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hot Cocoa. 45. Which of the following options shows correct use of a comma for direct address? A) Let's, eat Grandma!. B) Let's eat, Grandma!. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Let's eat, Grandma!. 46. Ghosts gathered ..... goblins arrived ..... witches descended. A) Comma. B) Ellipsis. C) Dash. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ellipsis. 47. Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:No I didn't order these tater tots. A) No, I didn't order these tater tots. B) No I didn't order these tater, tots. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, I didn't order these tater tots. 48. Which rule is NOT one of the reasons why a dash is used? A) To separate items in a series. B) To show interruption. C) To emphasize words. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To separate items in a series. 49. Combine the sentences using a comma and coordinating conjunction:Thor is a powerful superhero he couldn't save Asgard. A) Thor is a powerful superhero, yet he couldn't save Asgard. B) Thor is a powerful superhero for he couldn't save Asgard. C) Thor is a powerful superhero so, he couldn't save Asgard. D) Thor is a powerful superhero. He couldn't save Asgard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Thor is a powerful superhero, yet he couldn't save Asgard. 50. Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:Wow you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up. A) Wow you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day, or night when you wake up. B) Wow, you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wow, you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up. 51. Margaret who has been my best friend for, like, forever is the best candidate.What punctuation mark should be used to emphasize the words in bold print? A) Dashes. B) Commas. C) Ellipses. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dashes. 52. Combine the sentences using a dash:Khan won't eat fish. He doesn't like it! A) Khan won't eat fish he doesn't like it!. B) Khan won't eat fish he doesn't like it!. C) Khan won't eat fish, because he doesn't like it!. D) Khan won't eat fish he doesn't like it!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Khan won't eat fish he doesn't like it!. 53. The principal walked into the classroom and pointed at Michael ..... it wasn't until they were in the principal's office that Michael found out why.Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence? A) Passage of time to create suspense. B) An unfinished thought. C) To show words missing from a quotation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Passage of time to create suspense. 54. When should you use ellipsis in writing? A) To emphasize important points. B) To indicate omitted text, create suspense, or show a trailing off in thought. C) To indicate a new paragraph. D) To replace punctuation marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To indicate omitted text, create suspense, or show a trailing off in thought. 55. Select the sentence with proper punctuation for:Hello my name is Susie. A) Hello, my name, is Susie. B) Hello my, name is Susie. C) Hello, my name is, Susie. D) Hello, my name is Susie. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hello, my name is Susie. 56. What punctuation mark belongs in this sentence?Oh hey I didn't see you there. A) Dash. B) Comma. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ellipsis. 57. Combine the sentences using a comma and coordinating conjunction:Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he also likes spaceships. A) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs, but he also likes spaceships. B) Mr. Haugland, so loves dinosaurs he also likes spaceships. C) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs, he also likes spaceships. D) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs he yet likes spaceships. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mr. Haugland loves dinosaurs, but he also likes spaceships. 58. What punctuation mark indicates a strong pause in a sentence? A) Dash. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dash. 59. Which sentence correctly uses 2 dashes to set off additional information? A) Bob Ross an American painter known for his curly hair and calm demeanor hosted "The Joy of Painting" television show for many years. B) Bob Ross an American painter known for his curly hair and calm demeanor hosted "The Joy of Painting" television show for many years. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bob Ross an American painter known for his curly hair and calm demeanor hosted "The Joy of Painting" television show for many years. Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesApostrophe Omission And Possession QuizApostrophe Pre Assessment QuizApostrophes For Contractions QuizApostrophes Plural Or Possessive QuizApostrophes With Plural Possessives QuizApostrophes QuizBasic Punctuation Formative QuizCapitalization And Quotation Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books