Question

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
Responses

The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!
The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!

Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .
Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .

My swim meet was canceled because of rain. . . but it will be rescheduled.
My swim meet was canceled because of rain. . . but it will be rescheduled.

I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.


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Answer 1

Question
When should a writer use a dash?(1 point)
Responses

to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea

to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to separate clauses in a compound sentence

to set off an introductory word or phrase
to set off an introductory word or phrase

to separate items in a list

Answer 2

Question
When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)
Responses

to denote an omission
to denote an omission

to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list

to mark the end of a sentence
to mark the end of a sentence

to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure

Answer 3

The correct sentence with correct punctuation is:

I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.

Answer 4

to indicate an abrupt shift in idea

Answer 5

to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list