This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Commas, Dashes, And Ellipses Quiz 2 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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 ". 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. "It looks like a real ..... oh no!" A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 7. What is the primary purpose of using an ellipsis in a sentence? A) To indicate a pause for effect. B) To show that words have been omitted. C) To separate items in a list. D) To emphasize a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show that words have been omitted. 8. 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 ". 9. Which rule is NOT one of the reasons why an ellipsis is used? A) To show the passage of time. B) To indicate that words are missing. C) To join a compound word. D) To show an incomplete thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To join a compound word. 10. 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. 11. 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.'. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. "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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. Bonus Question:What is Ms.Biggs' favorite drink? A) Hot Cocoa. B) Apple Cider. C) Coffee. D) Eggnog. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hot Cocoa. 24. 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!. 25. Ghosts gathered ..... goblins arrived ..... witches descended. A) Comma. B) Ellipsis. C) Dash. D) None of the above. 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