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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Marissa greatly admires the work of the following modern artists: Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, and Willem de Kooning. 
• Marissa greatly admires the work of the following modern artists Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, and Willem de Kooning.

Choose the correct sentence:

• Last summer Keshia read these works by Mark Twain: Life on the Mississippi, Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, and Tom Sawyer.
• Last summer Keshia read these works by Mark Twain Life on the Mississippi, Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper, and Tom Sawyer.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• At the Chinese restaurant we ordered these appetizers steamed dumplings, fried, wonton, and egg rolls.
• At the Chinese restaurant, we ordered these appetizers: steamed dumplings, fried wontons, and egg rolls.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Three clues suggested that the thief was in a hurry: the open window, the muddy footprints on the rug, and a broken vase next to the table.
• Three clues suggested that the thief was in a hurry the open window, the muddy footprints on the rug, and a broken vase next to the table.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• The main characters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women are four sisters: Amy, Beth, Meg, and Jo.
• The main characters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women are four sisters Amy, Beth, Meg, and Jo.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Every morning I try to do the following chores make my bed, pick up my clothes, and rinse my breakfast dishes.
• Every morning I try to do the following chores: make my bed, pick up my clothes, and rinse my breakfast dishes.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• When a thunderstorm is coming, follow these steps to avoid damage to your personal computer: turn off the computer, turn off the surge protector, and unplug the system at the wall.
• When a thunderstorm is coming, follow these steps to avoid damage to your personal computer turn off the computer, turn off the surge protector, and unplug the system at the wall.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• The following items can be picked up in the lost-and-found room a red umbrella, a pair of gray mittens, and a leather key case.
• The following items can be picked up in the lost-and-found room: a red umbrella, a pair of gray mittens, and a leather key case.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• This house has everything I need: two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.
• This house has everything I need two bedrooms, a backyard, and a garage.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• I have several favorite genres of movies drama, science fiction, and mystery.
• I have several favorite genres of movies: drama, science fiction, and mystery.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B