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Dash And Ellipsis Quiz 1 (48 MCQs)

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1. When is an ellipsis typically used in writing?
2. How would you best remove the RED phrase from the sentence to have it be clearer?John wanted approval for his speech before he was able to achieve his goal and be able to hire 1, 000 new employees.
3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis to indicate a trailing off of thought.
4. Which is the correct way to use the dash in the following:The Beatles (the most famous rock band in history) were from England.
5. Which of these sentences best uses a dash?
6. Identify the sentence where a dash is used correctly.
7. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence?
8. Which creates a longer pause?
9. Which of these sentences best uses an ellipsis?
10. "You have the right to remain ..... look out!"
11. What is the primary function of a dash in a sentence?
12. Place a dash after which word:Our agents were undertaking a special mission in Reims a mission that Delphine had spearheaded under my direction.
13. Which punctuation mark is used to show an omission of words in a quote?
14. "The reader was unsure about its meaning ..... it was time to check the dictionary." What punctuation mark should be used in the blank?
15. Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a dash?
16. ..... is a series of 3 dots ( ..... ) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.
17. Which sentence uses an ellipsis to indicate an unfinished thought?
18. Which sentence uses a dash correctly to introduce an explanation?
19. Where should the dash(es) go in the sentence? "But I thought I told you" Alex yelled before her brother interrupted he
20. What effect does the dash have in this example? Me: "I was going to-'' Brother: "Do all my chores for me, right?"
21. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in thought within a sentence?
22. An em dash can take the place of .....
23. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash?
24. Choose the sentence that correctly applies a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis.
25. Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly to add a parenthetical statement?
26. Place a dash after:It's not only our lives on the line it's the lives of thousands of Allied soldiers.
27. An ellipsis is used to ..... in a sentence.
28. Think back to the moment you found out that you were royalty ..... In that moment ..... in that moment ..... did you think it was a bad thing?
29. In which of the following sentences is an ellipsis used correctly?
30. Choose the sentence where a dash is used correctly to add emphasis.
31. What effect does the dash have in this example?It took a lot of discussion, but the jury finally reached a decision for the trial-guilty.
32. Place a dash after:I sent Margot and Agnes with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.
33. Which sentence correctly uses a dash to introduce a list?
34. "I think I can step on this rock to get to ..... help!"
35. What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence, often for emphasis or to separate clauses?
36. Which of the following sentences uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate a pause in dialogue?
37. What is the dash doing in this passage? "No, I haven't seen a hissing cockroach before-waah! Is that what they look like?" said Mia, watching the little critter clamber up the wall of its enclosure.
38. How many dots are in an Ellipses
39. In which sentence is a dash used correctly to add emphasis?
40. Which of these creates a more abrupt and quick pause?
41. When you have a Ellipses at the end of a sentence with a period as the punctuation would do you do?
42. What effect does the ellipsis have in this example?That movie was the worst movie ever. I kept wanting it to be over, but it went on ..... and on ..... and on.
43. What is the Ellipses doing in this sentence?"I'm not supposed to have dairy ..... " I sighed. "That cheesecake looks so good, though!"
44. Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly?
45. Which sentence correctly uses a dash to add emphasis?
46. What is the difference between a dash and an ellipsis?
47. What effect does the ellipsis have in this example?Researcher Michael Scott points out that " ..... a boss who allows for fun in the workplace will have a more successful company."
48. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone.
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