Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.2 - MAP 8th Grade Reading
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Determine which choice best completes the underlined portion of the sentence below. In doing so consider grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and meaning.
Kasey is a star backstroker on the swim brother Kenny is scared of the water.
Determine which choice best completes the underlined portion of the sentence below. In doing so consider grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and meaning.
Kasey is a star backstroker on the swim brother Kenny is scared of the water.
Answer: "team; her". A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses (independent clauses are two thoughts that could each be their own sentence). You cannot simply use a comma to perform this task, so “team, her” is incorrect. If you use a period you must capitalize the next word, so “team. her” is incorrect. And without any punctuation the reader cannot easily tell where one thought ends and the next begins, so “team her” leads to a run-on sentence and is incorrect.
Answer: "team; her". A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses (independent clauses are two thoughts that could each be their own sentence). You cannot simply use a comma to perform this task, so “team, her” is incorrect. If you use a period you must capitalize the next word, so “team. her” is incorrect. And without any punctuation the reader cannot easily tell where one thought ends and the next begins, so “team her” leads to a run-on sentence and is incorrect.
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Determine which choice best completes the underlined portion of the sentence below. In doing so consider grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and meaning.
Many people dislike running long seems to really enjoy it.
Determine which choice best completes the underlined portion of the sentence below. In doing so consider grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and meaning.
Many people dislike running long seems to really enjoy it.
Answer: “distances, but Shannon” One way to separate independent clauses is with a comma plus a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so - you can use the acronym FANBOYS to remember them). Here you have two complete thoughts: “many people dislike running long distances” and “Shannon seems to really enjoy it.” And every answer choice includes the coordinating conjunction “but.” This calls for the comma + but construction, so “Many people dislike running long distances, but Shannon seems to really enjoy it” is correct.
Answer: “distances, but Shannon” One way to separate independent clauses is with a comma plus a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so - you can use the acronym FANBOYS to remember them). Here you have two complete thoughts: “many people dislike running long distances” and “Shannon seems to really enjoy it.” And every answer choice includes the coordinating conjunction “but.” This calls for the comma + but construction, so “Many people dislike running long distances, but Shannon seems to really enjoy it” is correct.
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For the following sentence, choose the answer that best expresses the underlined portion; if the original sentence is best, select “NO CHANGE.”
Angelica has a large and busy family: her father is a United States senator and former Army general; her sister, Eliza, is a New York City socialite who runs an orphanage; and her sister Peggy is married to the founder of a university.
For the following sentence, choose the answer that best expresses the underlined portion; if the original sentence is best, select “NO CHANGE.”
Angelica has a large and busy family: her father is a United States senator and former Army general; her sister, Eliza, is a New York City socialite who runs an orphanage; and her sister Peggy is married to the founder of a university.
Answer: NO CHANGE. When a list contains several long elements, as this list does, it is appropriate to use semicolons to separate those elements. Here note that the second element (“her sister, Eliza, is a New York City socialite…”) even includes its own commas around the word “Eliza” (used to modify “her sister”) - this helps to demonstrate the case for using semicolons so that commas within the long phrases in each element don’t get confused as new elements in the list. Among the incorrect answer choices, one uses no punctuation at all and creates a very long, very hard to read sentence. Similarly, another places the word “and” between the elements, but that’s incorrect (you wouldn’t say “I play basketball and soccer and baseball” - you’d separate the sports with punctuation and use “and” before the last one). And one choice mixes commas between elements (“, and her sister Eliza”) and a semicolon between others (“; and her sister Peggy”). When separating items in a long list you can choose to separate the items with commas or with semicolons, but you cannot use one of each. Plus that sentence also repeats the multiple “and” problem.
Answer: NO CHANGE. When a list contains several long elements, as this list does, it is appropriate to use semicolons to separate those elements. Here note that the second element (“her sister, Eliza, is a New York City socialite…”) even includes its own commas around the word “Eliza” (used to modify “her sister”) - this helps to demonstrate the case for using semicolons so that commas within the long phrases in each element don’t get confused as new elements in the list. Among the incorrect answer choices, one uses no punctuation at all and creates a very long, very hard to read sentence. Similarly, another places the word “and” between the elements, but that’s incorrect (you wouldn’t say “I play basketball and soccer and baseball” - you’d separate the sports with punctuation and use “and” before the last one). And one choice mixes commas between elements (“, and her sister Eliza”) and a semicolon between others (“; and her sister Peggy”). When separating items in a long list you can choose to separate the items with commas or with semicolons, but you cannot use one of each. Plus that sentence also repeats the multiple “and” problem.
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Which of the following sentences is punctuated properly?
Which of the following sentences is punctuated properly?
Answer: "Most people thought that the performance was a disaster, but Allysin was proud of her solo at the end of Act One." The correct answer uses a single comma between “disaster, but” to indicate that there are two independent clauses (essentially complete sentences) going on: 1) most people thought that the performance was a disaster, and 2) Allysin was proud of her own performance. The comma creates a pause between those thoughts to help the reader know that they’re separate, and the coordinating conjunction “but” highlights that the two thoughts oppose each other (people thought it was bad, but she thought it was good).
Answer: "Most people thought that the performance was a disaster, but Allysin was proud of her solo at the end of Act One." The correct answer uses a single comma between “disaster, but” to indicate that there are two independent clauses (essentially complete sentences) going on: 1) most people thought that the performance was a disaster, and 2) Allysin was proud of her own performance. The comma creates a pause between those thoughts to help the reader know that they’re separate, and the coordinating conjunction “but” highlights that the two thoughts oppose each other (people thought it was bad, but she thought it was good).
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Determine which choice best completes the underlined portion of the sentence below. In doing so consider grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and meaning.
Kasey is a star backstroker on the swim brother Kenny is scared of the water.
Determine which choice best completes the underlined portion of the sentence below. In doing so consider grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and meaning.
Kasey is a star backstroker on the swim brother Kenny is scared of the water.
A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses (independent clauses are two thoughts that could each be their own sentence). You cannot simply use a comma to perform this task, so “team, her” is incorrect. If you use a period you must capitalize the next word, so “team. her” is incorrect. And without any punctuation the reader cannot easily tell where one thought ends and the next begins, so “team her” leads to a run-on sentence and is incorrect.
A semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses (independent clauses are two thoughts that could each be their own sentence). You cannot simply use a comma to perform this task, so “team, her” is incorrect. If you use a period you must capitalize the next word, so “team. her” is incorrect. And without any punctuation the reader cannot easily tell where one thought ends and the next begins, so “team her” leads to a run-on sentence and is incorrect.
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Which of the following properly uses commas to structure the sentence?
Which of the following properly uses commas to structure the sentence?
Notice that the main point of this sentence is that “Dev has become an expert at algebra thanks to his teacher.” When properly punctuated, the sentence uses “who had always disliked math” as an extra modifying phrase to tell us more about Dev, and “Mrs. Robinson” as an extra description of his teacher. Modifiers/descriptions are often set apart by commas to tell the reader that that information is additional - the reader doesn’t really need to know that information so they can omit it if they’re reading quickly, but if they do want to read it it will help them even-better understand the sentence.
Notice that the main point of this sentence is that “Dev has become an expert at algebra thanks to his teacher.” When properly punctuated, the sentence uses “who had always disliked math” as an extra modifying phrase to tell us more about Dev, and “Mrs. Robinson” as an extra description of his teacher. Modifiers/descriptions are often set apart by commas to tell the reader that that information is additional - the reader doesn’t really need to know that information so they can omit it if they’re reading quickly, but if they do want to read it it will help them even-better understand the sentence.
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Which of the following properly uses commas to structure the sentence?
Which of the following properly uses commas to structure the sentence?
When a sentence features a list, the items in the list should be separated by commas so that the reader can pause between items and so that it is clear which items are in the list. Here there are three items in the list: swim a mile, bike 50 miles, and then run 10 miles. So those items should have commas between them. Note that if you were to use commas around the number of miles, it treats the distance as separate items in the list, and that is not correct. It is also important here to separate the phrase “while competing in a triathlon” as a modifying phrase describing when these actions took place for Ian. The comma after “triathlon” and before “Ian” lets the reader know that the first few words of the sentence are a descriptive phrase.
When a sentence features a list, the items in the list should be separated by commas so that the reader can pause between items and so that it is clear which items are in the list. Here there are three items in the list: swim a mile, bike 50 miles, and then run 10 miles. So those items should have commas between them. Note that if you were to use commas around the number of miles, it treats the distance as separate items in the list, and that is not correct. It is also important here to separate the phrase “while competing in a triathlon” as a modifying phrase describing when these actions took place for Ian. The comma after “triathlon” and before “Ian” lets the reader know that the first few words of the sentence are a descriptive phrase.
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Kaitlyn, a star gymnast, made the national team as a sophomore, but she decided not to join until the summer so that she could finish the school year with her friends.
Kaitlyn, a star gymnast, made the national team as a sophomore, but she decided not to join until the summer so that she could finish the school year with her friends.
Whenever you see two nouns (or noun phases) directly next to each other, like “Kaitlyn” and “a star gymnast,” there’s a good chance that one of them is being used to describe the other (called an appositive modifier). This type of modifier should be separated by a comma so that the reader can tell the roles of each noun. Here that means that “a star gymnast,” a description to tell us more about Kaitlyn, should be separated by commas. Another important use of commas is to (along with coordinating conjunctions like “but” or “and”) separate independent clauses, which we have here. Two sentences could stand alone: “Kaitlyn made the national team as a sophomore” and “she decided not to join until the summer,” so separating them with a comma plus the coordinating conjunction “but” makes it clear to the reader that there are two separate but related clauses.
Whenever you see two nouns (or noun phases) directly next to each other, like “Kaitlyn” and “a star gymnast,” there’s a good chance that one of them is being used to describe the other (called an appositive modifier). This type of modifier should be separated by a comma so that the reader can tell the roles of each noun. Here that means that “a star gymnast,” a description to tell us more about Kaitlyn, should be separated by commas. Another important use of commas is to (along with coordinating conjunctions like “but” or “and”) separate independent clauses, which we have here. Two sentences could stand alone: “Kaitlyn made the national team as a sophomore” and “she decided not to join until the summer,” so separating them with a comma plus the coordinating conjunction “but” makes it clear to the reader that there are two separate but related clauses.
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Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated properly?
Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated properly?
When a sentence features two independent clauses - two phrases that could each stand alone as complete sentences with a subject and verb - the two most common and correct ways to separate them are:
- With a comma plus a coordinating conjunction (such as “or,” “and,” or “but”)
- With a semicolon
You cannot, however, simply put a comma between them without a coordinating conjunction. Therefore, the sentence that includes the comma but not a conjunction is the improperly crafted sentence.
When a sentence features two independent clauses - two phrases that could each stand alone as complete sentences with a subject and verb - the two most common and correct ways to separate them are:
- With a comma plus a coordinating conjunction (such as “or,” “and,” or “but”)
- With a semicolon
You cannot, however, simply put a comma between them without a coordinating conjunction. Therefore, the sentence that includes the comma but not a conjunction is the improperly crafted sentence.
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Emily’s birthday party included a scavenger hunt, a three-legged race, and a sleepover.
Emily’s birthday party included a scavenger hunt, a three-legged race, and a sleepover.
Answer: NO CHANGE When a sentence features a list, the items should be separated by commas to help the reader keep the items organized. This means that the list should read “a scavenger hunt, a three-legged race, and a sleepover” It is also important to note that with colons and dashes, when they set up a list they need to be used at the end of a complete clause. Here “Emiliy’s birthday party included” is not a complete clause, so you cannot use a colon or dash after “included” to set up the list. You could, however, use a colon or dash after “Emily’s birthday party included three exciting elements,” for example, as that would be a complete clause.
Answer: NO CHANGE When a sentence features a list, the items should be separated by commas to help the reader keep the items organized. This means that the list should read “a scavenger hunt, a three-legged race, and a sleepover” It is also important to note that with colons and dashes, when they set up a list they need to be used at the end of a complete clause. Here “Emiliy’s birthday party included” is not a complete clause, so you cannot use a colon or dash after “included” to set up the list. You could, however, use a colon or dash after “Emily’s birthday party included three exciting elements,” for example, as that would be a complete clause.
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Jupiter the largest planet in our solar system weighs more than twice as much as all the other planets in our solar system combined.
Jupiter the largest planet in our solar system weighs more than twice as much as all the other planets in our solar system combined.
Answer: “Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, weighs” When two nouns are next to each other, like “Jupiter” and “the largest planet in our solar system” here, there is a good chance that one is being used to describe the other (called an appositive modifier). When that is the case, the modifier needs to be set apart by commas so that the reader can tell that it is a description. Therefore we need “Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, weighs…” so that we know that “the largest planet…” is a phrase describing Jupiter. Note that “Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, it weighs” commits a comma splice error: you cannot separate two independent clauses (complete thoughts that could be their own sentences) simply with a comma - you would need to have a coordinating conjunction such as “and” to go along with the comma.
Answer: “Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, weighs” When two nouns are next to each other, like “Jupiter” and “the largest planet in our solar system” here, there is a good chance that one is being used to describe the other (called an appositive modifier). When that is the case, the modifier needs to be set apart by commas so that the reader can tell that it is a description. Therefore we need “Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, weighs…” so that we know that “the largest planet…” is a phrase describing Jupiter. Note that “Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, it weighs” commits a comma splice error: you cannot separate two independent clauses (complete thoughts that could be their own sentences) simply with a comma - you would need to have a coordinating conjunction such as “and” to go along with the comma.
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Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country but ultimately decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country but ultimately decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text.
"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense.
"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown." does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text.
"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense.
"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown." does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
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Two phytochemicals in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
Two phytochemicals in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement.
"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense.
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement.
"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense.
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The local farmer's market, where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
The local farmer's market, where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
"The local farmer's market . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement.
""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct.
""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
"The local farmer's market . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement.
""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct.
""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs, the 8th-grade Geography teacher, not to be late to class.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs, the 8th-grade Geography teacher, not to be late to class.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.
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Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
How have the ellipses been used in the text excerpt?
Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
How have the ellipses been used in the text excerpt?
The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.
The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Crop circles - or patterns created in crops by flattening vegetation - were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Ellipses: Crop circles...were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Crop circles - or patterns created in crops by flattening vegetation - were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Ellipses: Crop circles...were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.
Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Susan applied to colleges across the country to study economics but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Susan applied to colleges across the country to study economics but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.
Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk for the viewers’ entertainment. Their jobs are very dangerous and can lead to injuries or even fatalities.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentences above?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk for the viewers’ entertainment. Their jobs are very dangerous and can lead to injuries or even fatalities.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentences above?
Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk...Their jobs…can lead to injuries or even fatalities. The main point of the sentences is that stuntmen and women are important parts of movies and shows and that their jobs put their lives at risk for injuries or death. The correct answer choice makes this apparent and contains all the necessary info.
Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk...Their jobs…can lead to injuries or even fatalities. The main point of the sentences is that stuntmen and women are important parts of movies and shows and that their jobs put their lives at risk for injuries or death. The correct answer choice makes this apparent and contains all the necessary info.
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Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
What is the function of the ellipsis examples in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
What is the function of the ellipsis examples in this excerpt?
The man is trying to arrange his thoughts and choose his words carefully.
He is trying to be precise with his words and make sure that the right words are chosen. He has his own theory about the “old fool” and wants to be sure that his meaning is clear.
The man is trying to arrange his thoughts and choose his words carefully.
He is trying to be precise with his words and make sure that the right words are chosen. He has his own theory about the “old fool” and wants to be sure that his meaning is clear.
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