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 indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure
to indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure

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

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)
Responses

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.

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.

Baking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon.

Answer 1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
Responses

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!

Answer 2

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

to separate items in a list
to separate items in a list

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

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

to set off an introductory word or phrase

Answer 3

can you duddle check if the answer are right

Answer 4

1. The correct response for when to use a comma in a sentence is: **to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list**.

2. The sentence punctuated correctly is: **I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.**

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

A writer should use a dash **to indicate an abrupt shift in idea**.

Answer 7

Sure! Let's review the answers:

1. **When to use a comma in a sentence**: The answer is **to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list**. This is correct.

2. **Which sentence is punctuated correctly**: The correct answer was **I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe**. This is also correct.

3. **Which sentence is punctuated correctly (from your second question)**: The correct answer was **The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!** This is correct as well.

4. **When should a writer use a dash**: The response **to indicate an abrupt shift in idea** is correct.

So, all your answers were correct! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!