Question

Which punctuation mark should go in the underlined space to show a pause in the dialogue?
"I need to go to the store later___ and stop by the salon for a haircut," said Sarah.
A . . .
B —
C ,
D .

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Comma

Explanation

Commas are used to divide or separate parts of a sentence in order to make their meaning clear and make the sentence easier to read. Commas are used to mark a brief pause in the sentence, just like we take pause  while speaking rather than writing.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is C = Comma - ,

Explanation:

It isn't A because (. . .) is for a long pause, and the question says pause not long pause. It isn't B because (--) is a long hesitation and the question is asking for a normal pause. Finally, it isn't D because (.) is to end a sentence and the question is asking for a pause not to finish the sentence and start a new one. The only correct option is C.