20 questions
What does the ellipsis the following sentence indicate?
"I couldn't help but noticing..." Mark's voice trailed off.
Passage of time
An unfinished thought
Omitted text from a quotation
Which sentence uses the dash correctly?
I sent Margot and Agnes with--her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.
I sent Margot and Agnes--with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.
I sent--Margot and Agnes with her Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.
I sent Margot and Agnes with her--Margot to keep watch and Agnes to distract the guards.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
Jim, is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
Which sentence uses a COMMA correctly to set off names in direct address?
Would you please speak up, Zues?
Zues, please, speak up!
Please, speak up Zues!
After what word should a dash be placed in the following sentence?: Mr. Wilder completed his first marathon he really did!
Mr. Wilder--
completed--
marathon--
really--
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
The clock chimed...and then chimed again...she counted sheep...and still Eloise could not sleep.
Passage of time
An unfinished thought
Omitted text from a quotation