Commas, Semicolons, & Colons

Front

What is the reason for the following comma? I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

Back

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

Front

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors:  We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess. Options: NO CHANGE, We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess., We washed the dog; and cleaned up his mess., We washed the dog and,cleaned up his mess.

Back

We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess.

Front

Pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

Back

colon

Front

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not.

Back

Comma

Front

What is the reason for the following comma? I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight.

Back

separates items in a list

Front

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared. Options: NO CHANGE, Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared., Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared, Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.

Back

NO CHANGE

Front

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded.

Back

Semicolon

Front

To whom it may concern ___
I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor.

Back

Colon

Front

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Back

Semicolon

Front

You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.

Back

Colon