Grammar Review

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Everyone else in my family excels at a particular sport, I seem to be the only exception.

• The river; is rising rapidly, it is expected to crest by noon.

• Leonor is planning to become an engineer; however she is also interested in graphic design.

• Only two people registered for the pottery lesson; as a result, the class was cancelled.

Where should the punctuation be placed in the following sentence:

The clever carving shown here was handmade in Mexico today carvings like this are sold all over the world.

• Mexico;

• carvings;

• today;

• here;

Where should the punctuation be placed in the following sentence:

The carvings come from the Oaxaca Valley in fact 90 percent of the two hundred families who make them live in just three villages.

• Valley,

• Valley; in fact,

• fact;

• Valley;

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Carving has been a tradition among Oaxacans for hundreds of years; only recently, however, have the artists sold their works outside the valley.

• In many families, the fathers and older sons do the actual carvings: meanwhile, the other family members sand and paint the figures.

• The artists find inspiration for their creations in everyday life, for example; religion and nature are rich sources of ideas.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Art in Mexico is varied and distinctive and it exhibits a strong Spanish influence.

• June sat with Tony, Pat, and me, and Josh sat with Flora, Zack, and Geraldo.

• Searching for the house key, I found a dime, a nickel, and a penny; and John, my brother, found his lost watch.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• In 1990, the three largest cities in the United States were New York, New York, Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois.

• The president of the student council appointed the following members to chair committees: Anna Marie, fundraising; Ben Cohen, volunteer services; and Donna Massad, event planning.

• Fortunately, Cadance remembered the address; or we would have been late.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Eli went to the movies with Jae, Kerry, and Sam, but Josh, Taylor, and I preferred to go hiking.

• After his concert in New York, my uncle Vinny will come to visit on Thursday, March 25; Friday, March 26; or Saturday, March 27.

• I bought my sister several gifts including a book; a skirt; and a tennis racket, but, unfortunately, I couldn't find a present for my mother.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• In Washington, D.C., we visited four important national sites: the White House, the Washington Monument, the Vietnam Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial.

• The only articles allowed in the examination area are: pencils, compasses, rulers, and protractors.

• During summer vacation, Jane read biographies of the following people; John Ross and Annie Wauneka.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• I made a list so that I would remember everything we needed; toothpaste, milk, wax paper, and cat food.

• The entrance exam was finished; however, I would remain nervous until the results came back.

• The carpet was green, black, and brown, so red, orange, and pink have been ruled out for the wall color.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The bus to the game will be leaving at precisely 3:45.

• John was going to title his essay "Mary Had a Little Lamb; The Social and Personal Benefits of Pet Ownership."

• The three-person team will be: Jane, Lauren, and Nick, Jessica, Vance, and Tyson, and Jack, Shelby, and Ashley.