Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

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 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.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Finally, I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk, is not very healthy.

Finally, I would like to say, that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Which sentence is correct?

Since the deer ran in front of the car, the car swerved off the road.

Since the deer ran, in front of the car, the car swerved off the road.

Since the deer ran in front, of the car, the car swerved off the road.

Since the deer ran, in front of the car the car swerved off the road.

Which sentence is correct?

Yes, I would like a snickers bar.

Yes I would like a snickers bar.

Yes I would like, a snickers bar.

Yes I would, like a snickers bar.

In which sentence is a colon used correctly?

Devon admires his uncle for two reasons: he’s great at rollerblading and building treehouses.

Marisa: won several awards for her short stories last year.

Have you ever seen a: horse in the wild?

It hardly ever snows: in California, but it’s a beautiful place to live.

In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly?

The zoo has a large collection of red-headed agama lizards; it recently got two caiman lizards, too.

The zoo is home to bearded dragons; geckos; and caiman lizards.

There are many different lizards at the zoo; red-headed agamas, bearded dragons, Gila Monsters and skinks.

Many people love going to see lizards at the zoo; but it’s not my cup of tea.

Which is the correct placement of the colon?

I need the following for the cake: eggs, milk, water and oil.

You need new brakes:otherwise you may not be able to stop.

I had a huge meal: however, I am already hungry again.

We had too many fumbles: we lost the game.

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Semicolons, colons, commas, and em-dash

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.

comma

colon

semicolon

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?

Because we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework.

We must check with our teachers about missing homework, because we are leaving early.

Because, we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear.

semicolon

comma

colon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV _____ or you can play video games.

colon

comma

semicolon

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us.

colon

comma

semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

My mom once said, "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawn mower, snowblower, and vacuum cleaner." Is the comma used correctly?

Yes

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I like work: it fascinates me.
Is the colon used correctly?

Yes

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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Semicolons, colons, commas, and em-dash

The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.

Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?

We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear.

If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV _____ or you can play video games.

My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us.

My mom once said, "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawn mower, snowblower, and vacuum cleaner." Is the comma used correctly?

I like work: it fascinates me.Is the colon used correctly?

"Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings." Is the colon used correctly?

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us.

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