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Correctly place the needed ellipsis in the following sentence: I was running, but then I fell.

I was running...but then I fell.

Correctly place the needed ellipsis in the following sentence: I was thinking about you today.

I was thinking about you today,,,

Create an example sentence using an ellipsis correctly.

I don't know...

Create an example sentence using a dash correctly.

Bear--the biggest, tiny dog--is actually only 8 pounds.

Correctly place the needed dash(es) in the following sentence: My sister, her name is Emily, loves horses.

My sister--her name is Emily--loves horses.

Create an example sentence using an ellipsis correctly.

Once upon a time...

Correctly place the needed dash(es) in the following sentence: Bill, age 7, hates icing on cake.

Bill--age 7--hates icing on cake.

Correctly place the needed dash(es) in the following sentence: I waited an hour, Sarah never showed up.

I waited an hour--Sarah never showed up.

Create an example sentence using an ellipsis correctly.

Who are you...I don't know you.

Create an example sentence using a dash correctly.

My brother--named Evan--is a mechanic.

Correctly place the needed ellipsis in the following sentence: Today, we decided to sell the house.

Today, we decided to...sell the house.

Correctly place the needed ellipsis in the following sentence: Weeks later I finally heard from my old boss about the job.

Weeks later...I finally hear from my old boss about the job.

Correctly place the needed ellipsis in the following sentence: I don't know, I'm not sure.

I don't know...I'm not sure.

Define an ellipsis.

Used to show breaks in thought and shifts in tone. Used to emphasize parts of a sentence.

Correctly place the needed dash(es) in the following sentence: I love nachos, especially with meat and cheese.

I love nachos--especially with meat and cheese.

Create an example sentence using an ellipsis correctly.

Who is that...Sarah?

Define a dash.

Used to indicate a range or a pause. Dashes are used to separate groups of words.

Correctly place the needed dash(es) in the following sentence: We'd be happy to have you visit if you feel well enough.

We'd be happy to have you visit--if you feel well enough.

Correctly place the needed ellipsis in the following sentence: The end.

The end...

Create an example sentence using a dash correctly.

Hey! What are you--

Create an example sentence using a dash correctly.

I am not sure who--