When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)
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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
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to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
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Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.
Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.
Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.
Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.
Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.
Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.
I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
Responses
Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.
Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.
Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.
Because, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.
Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.
Before you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete.
I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
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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.
Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .
Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .
I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.
I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.
The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!
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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.
Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .
Which bus do we take to get to the pool . . .
I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.
I have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag.
The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!
The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!
When should a writer use a dash?(1 point)
Responses
to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to separate items in a list
to separate items in a list
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
to set off an introductory word or phrase
to set off an introductory word or phrase
Responses
to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to separate clauses in a compound sentence
to separate items in a list
to separate items in a list
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
to set off an introductory word or phrase
to set off an introductory word or phrase
to indicate an abrupt shift in idea
4 answers