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Punctuate a Pause Using the Ellipsis, Dash and Comma

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Symbol

mark

Definition

Example


the Ellipsis


a mark indicating



“When I was younger________________________________


__________________________________________________________

I used to believe in Santa.”





the Dash

a mark used to show a


“We don't know where__________________________the problem began.”





,

the Comma


a mark indicating a short,


“My best friend________________________________________is a great seamstress.”






How do I determine which punctuation mark to use for a pause?

Fill in the following possible answer:

Read the sentence (and all ______________________________) to make sure you __________________ understand what



the author is trying to _____________________. Try reading the sentence with each: _____________________________________. If there is a need for a ________________________________________, use an ellipsis. If there is a sudden break in thought, use a _____________. If a short pause is needed to help the reader read the text, use a _________. Once you know what the sentence means, you will be able to _______________________________________.
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Explain which mark you would use in the following sentences and why:
1. Ghosts gathered_______goblins arrived ______witches descended.



2. “It looks like a real of_____oh no!”



3. Please grab your lacrosse stick_____your jersey and your cleats_____and meet me on the field in ten minutes.



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