This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Dash And Ellipsis – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Dash And Ellipsis Quiz 2 (21 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Choose the sentence where a dash is used correctly to add emphasis. A) I can't believe it-she actually said yes!. B) The ingredients-include flour, sugar, and eggs. C) It's time to go-to the store. D) He said- "I'm not ready.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I can't believe it-she actually said yes!. 2. 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. A) Emphasizes the end of the sentence. B) Creates a change in topic. C) Adds details. D) Long dramatic pause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emphasizes the end of the sentence. 3. Place a dash after:I sent Margot and Agnes with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards. A) SENT. B) AGNES. C) MARGOT (1ST). D) HER. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) HER. 4. Which sentence correctly uses a dash to introduce a list? A) She brought everything needed for the picnic-sandwiches, lemonade, and cookies. B) I need you to buy-milk, eggs, and bread. C) The plan-was to leave early in the morning. D) It's my favorite-movie of all time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She brought everything needed for the picnic-sandwiches, lemonade, and cookies. 5. "I think I can step on this rock to get to ..... help!" A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 6. What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence, often for emphasis or to separate clauses? A) Semicolon. B) Ellipsis. C) Dash. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 7. Which of the following sentences uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate a pause in dialogue? A) 'I can't believe; you did that, ' she said. B) 'I can't believe-you did that, ' she said. C) 'I can't believe, you did that, ' she said. D) 'I can't believe you did that, ' she said. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'I can't believe you did that, ' she said. 8. 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. A) It's being used to show an interruption in speech. B) It's introducing a list of items. C) It's unnecessary. D) It's a typo. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's being used to show an interruption in speech. 9. How many dots are in an Ellipses A) 1. B) 3. C) 2. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3. 10. In which sentence is a dash used correctly to add emphasis? A) I can't believe it-she actually said yes!. B) The ingredients-include flour, sugar, and eggs. C) It's time to go-to the store. D) He said-'I'm not ready.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I can't believe it-she actually said yes!. 11. Which of these creates a more abrupt and quick pause? A) . B) -. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) -. 12. When you have a Ellipses at the end of a sentence with a period as the punctuation would do you do? A) Add a punctuation other than period. B) Leave as it is. C) Add a second Ellipses. D) Add a fourth dot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Add a fourth dot. 13. 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. A) Emphasize the length of time. B) Creates a suspenseful pause. C) Show interruption in dialogue. D) Adds details. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emphasize the length of time. 14. In which of the following sentences is an ellipsis correctly used? A) I was thinking, maybe we should go. B) I was thinking maybe we should go. C) I was thinking; maybe we should go. D) I was thinking-maybe we should go. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I was thinking maybe we should go. 15. What is the Ellipses doing in this sentence?"I'm not supposed to have dairy ..... " I sighed. "That cheesecake looks so good, though!" A) Showing an ending to a quote. B) Showing a pause in speech. C) It is a grammer mistake. D) Showing that a portion of a quote has been removed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Showing a pause in speech. 16. Which of the following sentences uses a dash incorrectly? A) We need to talk about Kevin-the movie, not the book. B) My brother-who is a doctor-lives in New York. C) The winner of the race-gets a trophy. D) I can't wait for the weekend-I need a break. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The winner of the race-gets a trophy. 17. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to separate an appositive for emphasis. A) My sister-a talented musician-plays the violin beautifully. B) We will visit-Paris, London, and Rome-next summer. C) The car-needs to be repaired. D) It was a long day-at work. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My sister-a talented musician-plays the violin beautifully. 18. Which sentence correctly uses a dash to add emphasis? A) He was the best player; no one could deny it. B) He was the best player, no one could deny it. C) He was the best player-no one could deny it. D) He was the best player no one could deny it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was the best player-no one could deny it. 19. What is the difference between a dash and an ellipsis? A) A dash indicates an omission; an ellipsis indicates a pause. B) A dash indicates a pause; an ellipsis indicates a list. C) A dash indicates a list; an ellipsis indicates a pause. D) A dash indicates a pause; an ellipsis indicates an omission. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A dash indicates a pause; an ellipsis indicates an omission. 20. 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." A) Emphasizes the length of time. B) Shows that part of a quote has been left out. C) Creates a smooth transition into a quote. D) Shows hesitation when someone's speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Shows that part of a quote has been left out. 21. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone. A) We could go to the-beach or the park. B) The cat-is on the roof again. C) He said-he would be here. D) I was going to tell her-then I changed my mind. 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