Semicolons and Commas

Where does the comma go?

John sent a letter to his grandmother and she read it.

• before she

• after grandmother

• after letter

• before his

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma go?

Mr. Rothstein had a great weekend but you did not.

• before did

• after but

• after weekend

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of these sentences DOES NOT use commas correctly?

• Mr. Rothstein has two children, and he also has one dog.

• Mr. Rothstein had a good weekend, because he got his lessons planned.

• Because Penn State lost, Mr. Clark had a good weekend.

• Mr. Clark felt relieved, for Michigan had a bye week.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the semicolon go?

Unbelievably I went home after work, I didn't stay at school and lesson plan.

• replace the comma after "unbelievably"

• replace the comma after "work"

• put it after "school"

• a semicolon won't work in this sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is this semicolon used correctly?

Tastycakes are bad for you; too much sugar in them!

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is this semicolon used correctly?

Instead of music; Brian wanted to take up sports.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Is this semicolon used correctly?

Edwin's goal was to get all As; he wanted to be in honors classes at PW.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

• Gilbert wanted to; eat, sleep, and watch TV.

• Instead of Jerome; Mike went instead.

• Mr. Clark snored loudly on the couch; so annoying.

• Brian guzzled water; he ate the pizza too fast.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select all of the sentences that use semicolons correctly

• My wife yelled at me; therefore, I bought her flowers.

• With one foot out the door; Brian said goodbye forever.

• Playing cards were used for the game; with one missing, the game got heated.

• The birds were chirping; however, if they continued.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select all the sentences that use semicolons INCORRECTLY

• The landlady was going to kill billy; after, she would stuff him and put him on the 4th floor.

• Laurie was really Charles; the mom was the only one who didn't realize that.

• Bill Weaver was a bit too naive; since he trusted the landlady.

• Ultimately, school is a place where kids learn how to conform to society; for a good reason, too.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A