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Mastering Punctuation in Writing

Mastering Punctuation in Writing

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Medium

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TEKS
ELA.8.10D.VI

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Tanya Kopp

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a nonrestrictive phrase?

Back

My brother, who is a great cook, made dinner last night.

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.
Options:
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight., I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight., I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight., I have a big test tomorrow (I can't go out tonight).

Back

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon: He packed everything: a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight., He packed everything; a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight., He packed everything, a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight., He packed everything (a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight).

Back

He packed everything: a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence correctly uses parentheses? The recipe calls for two cups of flour (all-purpose)., The recipe calls for two cups of flour, all-purpose., The recipe calls for two cups of flour; all-purpose., The recipe calls for two cups of flour: all-purpose.

Back

The recipe calls for two cups of flour (all-purpose).

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a nonrestrictive clause.

Back

The car, which is parked outside, is mine.

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses?

Back

She loves reading; she visits the library often.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

Back

For the trip, we need: sunscreen, towels, and snacks.

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