Use the sentence from a narrative to answer the prompt. Did, did I make the team? In 1-2 sentences, explain why the writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma. (2 points)
The writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma because it represents a pause or hesitation in the speaker's thoughts, expressing uncertainty or anticipation in the question "Did, did I make the team?"
Use the sentence to answer the prompt. He read that “it took more than two years . . . for the case to tried in court and a verdict to be reached.” In 1-2 sentences, explain if the ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate a pause or an omission. Use details to support your answer.
The ellipsis in the sentence is used to indicate an omission. The context of the sentence suggests that information was intentionally left out between "years" and "for," and the ellipsis effectively represents this omission in the narrative.
In 1-2 sentences, explain how to use an apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns and to form contractions. (2 points)
An apostrophe is used to show possession for singular nouns by placing it before the "s" (e.g., "the dog's bone"). For plural nouns that end in "s," the apostrophe is placed after the "s" (e.g., "the cats' toys"). Apostrophes are also used to form contractions by replacing missing letters (e.g., "can't" for "cannot" or "I'm" for "I am").
Write three sentences, each using a comma in a different way. Explain why the comma is needed in each sentence.(4 points)
1. "After finishing her work, she decided to go for a walk." The comma is needed here to separate the introductory phrase "After finishing her work" from the main clause "she decided to go for a walk."
2. "I enjoy cooking, hiking, and reading." The comma is needed in this sentence to separate items in a list, in this case, different hobbies or activities, namely cooking, hiking, and reading.
3. "The concert starts at 8 pm, so make sure to arrive on time." Here, the comma is needed to separate the dependent clause "so make sure to arrive on time" from the main clause "The concert starts at 8 pm."