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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.
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The sentence punctuated correctly is: I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.
When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)
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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)
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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.
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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 sentence punctuated correctly is: The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!
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
A writer should use a dash to indicate an abrupt shift in idea.
Sure! Let's review the answers:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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When should a writer use a dash: The response to indicate an abrupt shift in idea is correct.
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