This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "It looks like a real ..... oh no!" A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 2. What is the primary purpose of using an ellipsis in a sentence? A) To indicate a pause for effect. B) To separate items in a list. C) To show that words have been omitted. D) To emphasize a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To show that words have been omitted. 3. 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 ". 4. 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 join a compound word. D) To show the passage of time. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To join a compound word. 5. 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. 6. 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.'. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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: A) He was going to the park-but then it started to rain. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. "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. 13. 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. 14. In which sentence is the comma used correctly to separate items in a series? A) I need to buy apples, oranges and bananas. B) I need to buy apples oranges, and bananas. C) I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas. D) I need to buy, apples, oranges, and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Bonus Question:What is Ms.Biggs' favorite drink? A) Hot Cocoa. B) Coffee. C) Apple Cider. D) Eggnog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hot Cocoa. 19. 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!. 20. Ghosts gathered ..... goblins arrived ..... witches descended. A) Comma. B) Ellipsis. C) Dash. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ellipsis. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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 so, he couldn't save Asgard. B) Thor is a powerful superhero for he couldn't save Asgard. C) Thor is a powerful superhero, yet he couldn't save Asgard. D) Thor is a powerful superhero. He couldn't save Asgard. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thor is a powerful superhero, yet he couldn't save Asgard. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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 he doesn't like it!. D) Khan won't eat fish, because he doesn't like it!. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Khan won't eat fish he doesn't like it!. 27. 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. 28. When should you use ellipsis in writing? A) To indicate a new paragraph. B) To replace punctuation marks. C) To indicate omitted text, create suspense, or show a trailing off in thought. D) To emphasize important points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To indicate omitted text, create suspense, or show a trailing off in thought. 29. 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: B) Hello, my name is Susie. 30. 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. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesCommas, Dashes, And Ellipses Quiz 1Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses Quiz 3Apostrophe Omission And Possession QuizApostrophe Pre Assessment QuizApostrophes For Contractions QuizApostrophes Plural Or Possessive QuizApostrophes With Plural Possessives QuizApostrophes Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books