This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Dash And Ellipsis – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Dash And Ellipsis Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When is an ellipsis typically used in writing? A) To indicate a pause. B) To show omitted text. C) To separate clauses. D) To end a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To show omitted text. 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. A) John wanted to hire 1, 000 new employees. B) John wanted:to hire 1, 000 new employees. C) John wanted to hire 1, 000 new employees. D) John wanted to hire:1, 000 new employees. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) John wanted to hire 1, 000 new employees. 3. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis to indicate a trailing off of thought. 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: A) I was thinking maybe we should go. 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. A) The Beatles, the most famous rock band in history-were from England. B) The Beatles-the most famous rock band in history-were from England. C) The Beatles-the most famous rock band in history; were from England. D) No change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Beatles-the most famous rock band in history-were from England. 5. Which of these sentences best uses a dash? A) I want to-go to Disneyland. B) She took-first place-in the competition. C) I waited-and waited-and waited. D) You are the friend-the only friend-who offered to help me. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You are the friend-the only friend-who offered to help me. 6. Identify the sentence where a dash is used correctly. A) She was late-as usual. B) She was late, as usual. C) She was late as usual. D) She was late; as usual. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She was late-as usual. 7. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence? A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 8. Which creates a longer pause? A) . B) -. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) . 9. Which of these sentences best uses an ellipsis? A) The last thing I want to do today is go to Target. B) Rain was falling from the sky. C) I wonder why she never showed up . D) I'd like to purchase that shirt the yellow one for my sister. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I wonder why she never showed up . 10. "You have the right to remain ..... look out!" A) Ellipsis. B) Comma. C) Dash. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 11. What is the primary function of a dash in a sentence? A) To indicate a pause or break. B) To show omitted text. C) To separate items in a list. D) To end a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To indicate a pause or break. 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. A) AGENTS. B) REIMS. C) MISSION. D) SPEARHEADED. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) REIMS. 13. Which punctuation mark is used to show an omission of words in a quote? A) Dash. B) Ellipsis. C) Comma. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ellipsis. 14. "The reader was unsure about its meaning ..... it was time to check the dictionary." What punctuation mark should be used in the blank? A) Comma. B) Dashe. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ellipsis. 15. Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a dash? A) To indicate a range of numbers. B) To join two independent clauses. C) To add emphasis. D) To indicate a pause or break. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To join two independent clauses. 16. ..... is a series of 3 dots ( ..... ) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage. A) Dash. B) Comma. C) Ellipsis. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ellipsis. 17. Which sentence uses an ellipsis to indicate an unfinished thought? A) I can't believe she said that . B) I can't believe she said that,. C) I can't believe she said that;. D) I can't believe she said that-. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I can't believe she said that . 18. Which sentence uses a dash correctly to introduce an explanation? 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. 19. Where should the dash(es) go in the sentence? "But I thought I told you" Alex yelled before her brother interrupted he A) "But I thought I told you" Alex yelled before her brother interrupted he. B) "But I thought I told you-" Alex yelled before her brother interrupted her. C) (Choice B)B "But I thought I told you-" Alex yelled before her brother-interrupted her. D) "But I thought-I told you" Alex yelled before her brother interrupted her. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "But I thought I told you-" Alex yelled before her brother interrupted her. 20. What effect does the dash have in this example? Me: "I was going to-'' Brother: "Do all my chores for me, right?" A) Smooth transition between lines of dialogue. B) Leaves out words from a quote. C) Adds details. D) Shows an interruption in dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shows an interruption in dialogue. 21. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in thought within a sentence? A) Comma. B) Dash. C) Ellipsis. D) Semicolon. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dash. 22. An em dash can take the place of ..... A) Colons. B) Periods. C) Quotation Marks. D) Verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Colons. 23. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash? A) I need to buy-milk, eggs, and bread. B) My favorite activities-reading, hiking, and painting-help me relax. C) She said- "I will be there soon.". D) It's time to eat-dinner is ready. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My favorite activities-reading, hiking, and painting-help me relax. 24. Choose the sentence that correctly applies 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. 25. Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly to add a parenthetical statement? A) The concert-which was sold out-was incredible. B) We need to discuss-the following topics. C) It's time to eat-dinner. D) She was late-again. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The concert-which was sold out-was incredible. 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