A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

The Van Allen radiation belts were active, so the narrator's takeoff was rerouted through the North Polar Gap.

The Van Allen radiation belts were active so the narrator's takeoff was rerouted through the North Polar Gap.

The Van Allen radiation belts were active, the narrator's takeoff was rerouted through the North Polar Gap.

The Van Allen radiation belts were active the narrator's takeoff was rerouted through the North Polar Gap.

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

The narrator could not stop feeling guilty, so his flight to the moon was miserable.

The narrator could not stop feeling guilty so his flight to the moon was miserable.

The narrator could not stop feeling guilty so, his flight to the moon was miserable.

The narrator could not stop feeling guilty, so, his flight to the moon was miserable.

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

The narrator admits to losing interest in life for a while, but his passion for his work cured him of that.

The narrator admits to losing interest in life for a while, his passion for his work cured him of that.

The narrator admits to losing interest in life for a while but his passion for his work cured him of that.

The narrator admits to losing interest in life for a while but, his passion for his work cured him of that.

Commas in a list are simple: if three or more items are listen, put commas between them. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

You have taken notes on characterization, plot, setting, flashback, and symbolism.

You have taken notes on characterization, plot, setting, flashback and symbolism

You have taken notes on characterization plot setting flashback and symbolism

You have taken notes on, characterization, plot, setting, flashback, and symbolism

Commas in a list are simple: if three or more items are listen, put commas between them. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

You have also studied conflict and figurative language.

You have also studied conflict, and figurative language.

You have also studied, conflict, and figurative language.

You have also studied conflict and, figurative language.

When describing something using multiple adjectives, put a comma between them only if rearranging their order makes no difference to the sentence. Which of the following sentences is correct?

At the beginning, some readers may be put off by the cold, callous, uncaring attitude the narrator has.

At the beginning, some readers may be put off by the cold callous uncaring attitude the narrator has.

At the beginning, some readers may be put off by the cold, callous uncaring attitude the narrator has.

At the beginning, some readers may be put off by the cold, callous, uncaring, attitude the narrator has.

When describing something using multiple adjectives, put a comma between them only if rearranging their order makes no difference to the sentence. Which of the following sentences is correct?

At the end of the story, the narrator describes Laika's unselfish, undemanding love.

At the end of the story, the narrator describes Laika's unselfish undemanding love.

At the end of the story, the narrator describes Laika's unselfish, undemanding, love.

At the end of the story, the narrator describes, Laika's unselfish, undemanding love.

Is the sentence below correct? Why or why not? "I'm too excited to sleep." said Andrew.

No, because there should be a comma after sleep instead of a period

Yes, because it contains dialogue with quotation marks around it.

Yes, because Andrew's name is capitalized.

No, because "too" should be spelled "to"

Is the below sentence correct? On my birthday, I'm going to have dinner at Bricco.

Yes, because there's a comma after the dependent clause "On my birthday"

Yes, because Bricco pizza is delicious!

No, because "I'm" should be "I am"

No, because the sentence should end with a question mark.

Is this sentence correct? My brother got a new: job.

No, because you don't need a pause between "new" and "job"

Yes, because you need to pause before the words "new" and "job"

Yes, because the words are spelled correctly.

No, because "job" needs to be capitalized.

Is this sentence correct? Javon, a responsible student, always has his Chromebook charged.

Yes, because the extra information is offset by commas on both sides

No, because Chromebook should be lowercase

No, because the commas should be replaced by long dashes

Is this sentence correct? I'm sick and tired of your obnoxious giggling, said Miss Whitman

No, because there should be quotation marks around the words Miss Whitman is saying

Yes, because there's a speaker tag at the end

Yes, because it uses the correct "your"

No, because "Miss" should be "Madame"

Is this sentence correct? Were not going to make it to the concert on time.

No, because an apostrophe is needed in the word "were"

Yes, because people are often late to concerts.

Yes, because it ends with a period.

No, because there should be quotes around the sentence.

Is this sentence correct? My phone (a Google Pixel) has a really great camera.

Yes, because the parentheses are being used to offset clarifying information

Yes, because the sentence is an appropriate length.

No, because "Google Pixel" should be written as "google pixel"

No, because the parenthese should be replaced by brackets.

Is this sentence correct? My dad, a former accountant--likes to help people manage their finances.

No, because you have to use either two commas or two long dashs when offsetting extra information

Yes, because it uses a comma and a long dash to offset extra information

Yes, because the words are all spelled correctly

No, because the sentence needs to include the dad's name

Is this sentence right? I love rabbit stew, my favorite place to eat it is Sapori.

No, because you need a conjunction after the comma

Yes, because the name of the restaurant is capitalized

Yes, because it contains two complete thoughts

No, because rabbit stew is disgusting

Is this sentence correct? My sisters husband works in a private investment firm.

No, because you need an apostrophe before the final "s" in "sisters"

Yes, because it contains a subject and a verb

Yes, because the information is true

No, because you need an apostrophe after the final "s" in "sisters"

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The author of the story, Arthur C. Clarke, is famous for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The author of the story Arthur C. Clarke is famous for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The author of the story Arthur C. Clarke, is famous for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The author of the story, Arthur C. Clarke is famous for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The setting of the story a base on the moon, is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

The setting of the story, a base on the moon is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

The setting of the story, a base on the moon, is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

The setting of the story a base on the moon is typical of Clarke's sci-fi style.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Russia's second earth satellite Sputnik II, was accompanied by a dog.

Russia's second earth satellite Sputnik II was accompanied by a dog.

Russia's second earth satellite Sputnik II was accompanied by, a dog.

Russia's second earth satellite, Sputnik II, was accompanied by a dog.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Because Laika barked, frantically the narrator knew something was wrong.

Because Laika barked frantically, the narrator knew something was wrong.

Because Laika barked, frantically, the narrator knew something was wrong.

Because Laika barked frantically the narrator knew, something was wrong.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

The narrator leaves Laika behind on Earth since he values his career more than his dog.

The narrator leaves Laika behind on Earth, since he values his career more than his dog.

The narrator leaves Laika, behind on Earth, since he values his career more than his dog.

The narrator leaves Laika behind on Earth since, he values his career more than his dog.

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CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

If an animal were to be used in an experiment then it could be brought to the moon base.

If an animal were to be used in an experiment, then it could be brought to the moon base.

If, an animal were to be used in an experiment then it could be brought to the moon base.

If an animal were to be used, in an experiment then, it could be brought to the moon base.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a laika?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which of the following is a laika?

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence.Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence.Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence.Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, and it gets wrapped in commas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

You may begin a complex sentence with a dependent clause, but be sure to put a comma after it. If the dependent clause follows an independent one, no comma is needed.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction. Both must be present to avoid a run-on sentence.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?