Which sentence correctly uses a COLON to introduce a list.

Commas mainly do three things: make a list, set-off extra info, and combine sentences.

Commas can: make a list, set-off extra info, and combine sentences.

Commas make a pause: but their job is to make a list, set-off extra info, and combine sentences.

Which sentence best uses a comma to set-off extra information?

When you run down the hallway, it's dangerous for everyone.

When you run down the hallway it's dangerous, for everyone.

When you run down, the hallway, it's dangerous for everyone.

Which sentence correctly uses two commas to set-off extra information?

Our Career Day speakers, who live in our community, shared with us on Career Day.

Our Career Day, speakers, who live in our community shared with us on Career Day.

Our Career Day speakers who, live in our community, shared with us on Career Day.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors: Red, white, and blue.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.

Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?

Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher, planned our trip to Austin.

Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher planned our trip to Austin.

Which sentence is correct?

"I have two dollars," said Joe.

"I have two, dollars" said Joe.

"I have two dollars", said Joe.

Which sentence is correct?

The principal said, "You did a great job."

The principal, said you did, a great job.

The principal said "You did a great job."

Commas, Semicolons, and Colons

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English

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6th - 9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.9-10.2A, L.9-10.2B

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

I got to school; and then I went to breakfast.

I got to school; then I went to breakfast.

I got to school; and went to breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

I got to school, and then I went to breakfast.

I got to school, then I went to breakfast.

I got to school, and went to breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence DOES NOT NEED a comma?

I got to school, and then I went to breakfast.

I got to school, so then I went to breakfast.

I got to school, and went to breakfast.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What does a semicolon commonly do?

Used to connect two sentences with a conjunction

Used between the hour and the minutes when writing time

Sometimes used to start a list

Used to connect two sentences with no conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is one thing a colon commonly does?

Used to connect two sentences with a conjunction

Sometimes used to start a list

Used to connect two sentences with no conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"I like basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer." Which comma is OPTIONAL in that list?

The comma after "basketball"

The comma after "football"

The comma after "volleyball"

TRICK QUESTION! You need all those commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"If I study, I'll pass the test." What job is the comma doing?

Making a list

Setting off extra information

Combining sentences

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Commas, Semicolons, and Colons

20 questions

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

Which sentence DOES NOT NEED a comma?

What does a semicolon commonly do?

What is one thing a colon commonly does?

"I like basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer." Which comma is OPTIONAL in that list?

"If I study, I'll pass the test." What job is the comma doing?

"Commas mainly do three things: make a list, set-off extra info, and combine sentences." What job is the comma doing?

"Commas make a pause, but they have actual jobs." What job is the comma doing?

Which sentence correctly uses a COLON to introduce a list.

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