This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Dashes – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Dashes Quiz 9 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the sentence that uses a dash for emphasis. A) She was happy-ecstatic, in fact-about the news. B) She was happy, ecstatic, in fact, about the news. C) She was happy:ecstatic, in fact, about the news. D) She was happy; ecstatic, in fact, about the news. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She was happy-ecstatic, in fact-about the news. 2. Which of the following sentences uses a dash for 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: A) He was the best player-no one could deny it. 3. In which sentence is the ellipsis used to shorten a quote? A) The report stated, 'The findings were significant.'. B) The report stated, 'The findings were significant.'. C) The report stated, 'The findings were significant '. D) The report stated, 'The findings were significant.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The report stated, 'The findings were significant.'. 4. True or False:Dashes can be used to set off additional information in a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Which punctuation mark can be used to indicate an abrupt change in thought or to add emphasis? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 6. Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash:The ex ..... mayor of the city will be at the parade tomorrow. A) Hyphen. B) Dash. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyphen. 7. True or False:Parentheses can enclose a complete sentence that is grammatically independent from the surrounding text. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. A dash is used to identify non-essential elements or indicate an abrupt break in thought. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. What programming language is primarily used to program the Dash Robot? A) Python. B) Blockly. C) Java. D) C++. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Blockly. 10. How many total Bus Trips in one day from CDL to Campus A) 40. B) 41. C) 44. D) 46. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 41. 11. Identify the punctuation mark that connects two independent clauses without a conjunction. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. C) Hyphen. D) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Semicolon. 12. Who is the create of geometry dash A) Robtop. B) Robtop. C) Cobbob. D) BobBon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Robtop. 13. Quien es el top 1 en gd(mas estrellas) A) Michigun. B) Guitarherostyles. C) Shaggy 23. D) CoolDash. E) Riot. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) CoolDash. 14. Which of the following uses a dash to emphasize a point? A) He was late-again. B) He was late, again. C) He was late; again. D) He was late:again. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He was late-again. 15. Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly? A) I need to buy some groceries-milk, eggs, and bread. B) I need to buy some groceries milk-eggs, and bread. C) I need to buy some groceries milk, eggs-and bread. D) I need to buy some groceries milk, eggs, and-bread. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I need to buy some groceries-milk, eggs, and bread. 16. True or False:Dashes should always be used in pairs. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 17. 4 x 0.03 A) 12. B) 0.12. C) 120. D) 0.012. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 0.12. 18. Hay una version pagada de Geometry Dash A) Si. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Si. 19. Cual es el ultimo nivel de Geometry Dash SubZero A) Back On Track. B) PolarGeist. C) Power Trip. D) Nock Em. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Power Trip. 20. Which of the following is NOT a common use of an em dash in writing? A) To replace missing letters in a word. B) To introduce a list within a sentence. C) To set off a parenthetical phrase for emphasis. D) To indicate a sudden break in thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To replace missing letters in a word. 21. Which punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 22. Evaluate the use of brackets in the following sentence: "The CEO stated, 'We will [definitely] see an increase in profits this quarter." ' A) The brackets are used correctly to add clarification. B) The brackets should be replaced with parentheses. C) The brackets are unnecessary and should be removed. D) The brackets should be replaced with dashes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The brackets are used correctly to add clarification. 23. Cual es el ultimo nivel de Geometry Dash MealtDawn A) Clutterfunk. B) Dry Out. C) Airbone Robots. D) Striker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Airbone Robots. 24. Complete the sentence:The concert ..... it was unforgettable-ended with a standing ovation. A) Which. B) Though. C) As. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Which. 25. $8\div2=$ A) 4. B) 5. C) 6. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 4. 26. In which of the following sentences is an ellipsis used to show an unfinished thought? A) I was thinking . B) I was thinking-. C) I was thinking,. D) I was thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I was thinking . 27. Does this sentence have an error?:Pineapple ..... a delicious fruit ..... does not belong on pizza. A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 28. Hyphens can be used instead of commas to identify non-essential information in a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 29. Which sentence uses a dash correctly for an abrupt break? A) The sun was shining brightly-suddenly it started to rain. B) The sun was shining brightly, suddenly it started to rain. C) The sun was shining brightly; suddenly it started to rain. D) The sun was shining brightly:suddenly it started to rain. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The sun was shining brightly-suddenly it started to rain. 30. Which of the following is NOT a sensor in Dash Robot? A) Temperature sensor. B) Proximity sensor. C) Light sensor. D) Sound sensor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Temperature sensor. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesDashes Quiz 1Dashes Quiz 2Dashes Quiz 3Dashes Quiz 4Dashes Quiz 5Dashes Quiz 6Dashes Quiz 7Dashes Quiz 8Dashes Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books