Question

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

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

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 indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure

Answer 1

The correct response is: **to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list.**

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

The correctly punctuated sentence is: **The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!**

Answer 4

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 5

The correct response is: **to indicate an abrupt shift in idea.**

Answer 6

What happens when a value causes a denominator in a fraction to be equal to zero?(1 point)
Responses

The value of the equation becomes zero.
The value of the equation becomes zero.

This fraction is undefined.
This fraction is undefined.

This value is a solution to the equation.
This value is a solution to the equation.

There are infinite solutions.

Answer 7

The correct response is: **This fraction is undefined.**