Dashes, Hyphens, and Ellipses

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Ryan Scott
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
Multiple Choice
Can be used as a sentence interruption before an appositive.
em dash
en dash
em flash
hyphen
2.
Multiple Choice
What is NOT used to show a breath, hesitation, or emphasis?
hyphen
period
em dash
ellipsis
3.
Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank: "But___ I want to go to the store."
-- (em dash)
- (en dash)
... (ellipses)
- (hyphen)
4.
Multiple Choice
What connects two words and makes them function as a single concept?
hyenas
en dash
ellipsis
hyphen
5.
Multiple Choice
Fill in the blank: "Stop____ I could've dropped my croissant."
- (hyphen)
... (ellipsis)
-- (em dash)
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