Share/Like This Page
Browse Questions

Common Core Standard L.6.2a Questions

Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.*

You can create printable tests and worksheets from these questions on Common Core standard L.6.2a! Select one or more questions using the checkboxes above each question. Then click the add selected questions to a test button before moving to another page.

Grade 6 Capitalization and Punctuation CCSS: CCRA.L.2, L.6.2, L.6.2a
Which shows the correct use of dashes?
  1. I like-dashes- they are fun.
  2. My mom - is the best- friend I have ever had.
  3. Where - the - heck are you going!!!
  4. Aaron- who spent last week alone- decided it was time for a change.
Grade 6 Capitalization and Punctuation CCSS: CCRA.L.2, L.6.2a
Dashes should be used in:
  1. Informal writing
  2. Formal writing
  3. Whenever the writer feels like it
  4. Only when replacing commas
Grade 6 Capitalization and Punctuation CCSS: CCRA.L.2, L.6.2, L.6.2a
Where would you put a dash in the following sentence?
There is only one thing I want in life love.
  1. There -- is
  2. only- one- thing
  3. -love
  4. You can not use a dash in this sentence
Grade 6 Capitalization and Punctuation CCSS: CCRA.L.2, L.6.2, L.6.2a
Which of the following is a correct use of a dash?
  1. March-June
  2. I went-to the store.
  3. I-like-dashes.
  4. March,April,June
Grade 6 Capitalization and Punctuation CCSS: CCRA.L.2, L.6.2, L.6.2a
This is an appropriate use of a dash: I am going to the store- alone!
  1. True
  2. False

Become a Pro subscriber to access Common Core questions

Unlimited premium printables Unlimited online testing Unlimited custom tests

Learn More About Benefits and Options

You need to have at least 5 reputation to vote a question down. Learn How To Earn Badges.