Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

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.

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

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was not up to par.

The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was: not up to par.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The reporter interviewed the following people: the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people; the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people. The department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people, the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

The garden contained vegetables; they will harvest them in fall.

The garden contained; vegetables they will harvest them in fall.

The garden contained vegetables they will; harvest them in fall.

The garden contained vegetables, they will harvest them in fall.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

All of the garden tools are kept in the garage; they are cleaned every spring.

All of the garden tools are kept in; the garage they are cleaned every spring.

All of the garden tools are kept in the garage they are cleaned every spring.

All of the garden; tools are kept in the garage they are cleaned every spring.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

On the table were three piles: meat, chicken, and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; and spinach, broccoli, and kale.

On the table were three piles; meat, chicken and fish; rice, bread, and pasta; and spinach, broccoli, and kale.

On the table were three piles: meat, chicken and fish, rice, bread, and pasta, and spinach, broccoli, and kale.

On the table were three piles: meat; chicken; and fish; rice; bread; and pasta; and spinach; broccoli; and kale.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

We practiced every day after school and all Saturday; however, we lost the game.

We practiced every day after school and all Saturday; however we lost the game.

We practiced every day after school and all Saturday, however, we lost the game.

We practiced every day after school and all Saturday; however; we lost the game.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

You'll need to turn left on Cedar; it's the third house on the right.

You'll need to turn left on Cedar, it's the third house on the right.

You'll need to turn left on Cedar it's the third house on the right.

You'll need to turn left on Cedar it's the third house; on the right.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

The rent is expensive; moreover, the house is pretty small.

The rent is expensive, moreover, the house is pretty small.

The rent is expensive, moreover; the house is pretty small.

The rent is expensive; moreover; the house is pretty small.

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

I didn't study for the test; I didn't have my notes, having left them in the classroom.

I didn't study for the test, I didn't have my notes, having left them in the classroom.

I didn't study for the test, I didn't have my notes; having left them in the classroom.

I didn't study for the test; I didn't have my notes; having left them in the classroom.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

The centerpieces had her favorite flowers: roses, carnations, and daisies.

The centerpieces had her favorite flowers. Roses, carnations, and daisies.

The centerpieces had her favorite flowers; roses, carnations, and daisies.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

Please give me some time; I do not want to be rushed.

Please give me some time I do not want to be rushed.

Please give me some time, I do not want to be rushed.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

While visiting the beach, we saw pelicans, stingrays, and iguanas.

While visiting the beach, we saw: pelicans, stingrays, and iguanas.

While visiting the beach: we saw pelicans, stingrays, and iguanas.

Which of these is a comma splice?

I saw a coyote; hence, I ran home.

Which of these is a comma splice?

The boy talked, the girl laughed.

The boy talked; subsequently, the girl laughed.

The boy talked, and the girl laughed.

The boy talked. The girl laughed.

Which of these is correctly punctuated?

I ate ice cream so I felt sick.

I ate ice cream consequently, I felt sick.

Which of these is correctly punctuated?

The dog was not attractive; however, he was sweet.

The dog was not attractive, however he was sweet.

The dog was attractive however; he was sweet.

The dog was not attractive, however, he was sweet.

Where does the semicolon go?

Vanilla ice cream is very popular; my favorite is black cherry.

Vanilla ice cream is very popular my favorite; is black cherry.

Vanilla ice cream; is very popular my favorite is black cherry.

Vanilla; ice cream is very popular my favorite is black cherry.

What is one way to fix this comma splice? I am going to Disneyland for Spring Break, I have never been there before.

replace the comma with a semicolon

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

Coach Willis cut his usual inspirational speech to only one sentence before our big game “No matter what happens out there tonight, you’re all champions in my book.”

Coach Willis cut his usual inspirational speech to only one sentence before our big game: “No matter what happens out there tonight, you’re all champions in my book.”

Coach Willis cut his usual inspirational speech to only one sentence before our big game; “No matter what happens out there tonight, you’re all champions in my book.”

Coach Willis cut his usual inspirational speech to only one sentence before our big game. “No matter what happens out there tonight, you’re all champions in my book.”

Coach Willis cut his usual inspirational speech to only one sentence before our big game, “No matter what happens out there tonight, you’re all champions in my book.”

I think it might be time to upgrade my cell phone the new Android might fit the bill.

I think it might be time to upgrade my cell phone; the new Android might fit the bill.

I think it might be time to upgrade my cell phone: the new Android might fit the bill.

I think it might be time to upgrade my cell phone, the new Android might fit the bill.

I think it might be time to upgrade: my cell phone the new Android might fit the bill.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
"I was thinking, Mandy, we have not had pie for a while."

Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.

Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.

Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.

Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.

comma

semicolon

no punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The forecast called for a great deal of rain consequently, the party was postponed.

;

neither of these

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers, and poster board.

;

neither of these

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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Comma, Semicolon, Colon Practice

Is this sentence punctuated correctly? "I was thinking, Mandy, we have not had pie for a while."

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The forecast called for a great deal of rain consequently, the party was postponed.

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers, and poster board.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
"I was thinking, Mandy, we have not had pie for a while."