Grade 8 Quiz Using Punctuation to Indicate a Pause or Break – L.8.2.A
The CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.2.A standard emphasizes the correct use of punctuation marks such as commas, ellipses, and dashes to indicate pauses or breaks in a sentence. Each punctuation mark serves a different purpose and must be used judiciously to ensure clarity and proper emphasis.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
How should ellipses be used in a sentence?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
In which sentence is the dash used correctly to add emphasis or a break?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following sentences correctly uses ellipses to indicate an omission?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Which sentence correctly uses a dash to add extra information?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: “I like reading writing and playing basketball.”
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to suggest a trailing off of thought?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
How is the dash correctly used in the sentence: “My cat – who is very mischievous – broke the vase.”
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to indicate a brief pause?
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
How should ellipses be used in the sentence: “She was wondering … if he would come to the party.”
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which sentence correctly uses a comma to indicate a pause?
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