Where should the comma go? Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

The sentence does not need commas

When do you use a semicolon between items in a list or series?

only if any of the items in the list contain commas.

A semicolon connects...

two independent clauses that are closely related ideas

two dependent clauses that are closely related ideas

Which is rule #1 of a semicolon?

Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses.

Use a semicolon to separate information.

Use a semicolon to show a long pause in a sentence.

Use a semicolon to join two different independent clauses that have nothing in common.

True or false: You should capitalize the first word after a semicolon.

False (unless its a proper noun or the pronoun "I")

i visitied mr. smith, the chairman of the board, on september 10.

I visited Mr. Smith, the chairman of the board, on September 10th.

I visited mr. smith, the Chairman of the board, on September 10th.

i visited Mr. Smith, the Chairman of the board, on September 10th.

I visited mr. smith, the Chairman of the Board, on September 10th.

Commas, Capitalization, Semi Colons, Subject Verb agreement

Authored by Lauren Kondrat

English

9th - 10th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 61+ times

Commas, Capitalization, Semi Colons, Subject Verb agreement

AI Actions

Add similar questions

Adjust reading levels

Convert to real-world scenario

Translate activity

More...

Content View

Student View

50 questions

Show all answers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.

I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.

No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.

No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.

No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is written correctly?

May 5 2016

May, 5 2016

May 5, 2016

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is written correctly?

I want to go to Orlando Florida.

I want to go to, Orlando, Florida.

I want to go to Orlando, Florida.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

50 questions

English 10 2nd Quarter Exam Reviewer

Quiz

•

10th Grade

50 questions

Homonyms

Quiz

•

6th - 9th Grade

55 questions

Passive Voice

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

53 questions

ESL Reading/Grammar

Quiz

•

10th Grade

50 questions

editing passages

Quiz

•

10th - 11th Grade

45 questions

English for Hotel Quiz 2

Quiz

•

10th Grade

45 questions

Commonly Confused Words

Quiz

•

KG - University

50 questions

Remidi Kelas 10 SMK Fadlun Nafis Semester Gasal

Quiz

•

10th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

15 questions

Fractions on a Number Line

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

14 questions

Boundaries & Healthy Relationships

Lesson

•

6th - 8th Grade

13 questions

SMS Cafeteria Expectations Quiz

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

20 questions

Equivalent Fractions

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

12 questions

SMS Restroom Expectations Quiz

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

20 questions

Main Idea and Details

Quiz

•

5th Grade

10 questions

Pi Day Trivia!

Quiz

•

6th - 9th Grade

Discover more resources for English

20 questions

Figurative Language Review

Quiz

•

10th Grade

10 questions

Exploring Context Clues in Vocabulary

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

28 questions

DPM2 Review for BHS

Quiz

•

10th Grade

20 questions

Grammar

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

10 questions

Identifying Participles and Participle Phrases

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

10 questions

Test Taking Strategies for State Reading Assessments

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

5 questions

Author's Purpose

Lesson

•

9th Grade

10 questions

Exploring Point of View and Perspective in Writing

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

Commas, Capitalization, Semi Colons, Subject Verb agreement

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence is written correctly?

Which sentence is written correctly?

Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma!

Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

Which is the correct use of commas?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English

Commas, Capitalization, Semi Colons, Subject Verb agreement

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence is written correctly?

Which sentence is written correctly?

Fix this sentence!Let's eat grandma!

Where should the comma go?Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

Which is the correct use of commas?

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Similar Resources on Wayground

Popular Resources on Wayground

Discover more resources for English

Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma!

Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.