PUNCTUATION MARKS

Choose two sentences with correct usage of semi-colon.

• The last day of summer vacation finally arrived consequently we prepared for the first

  day of a new year.

• She was willing to run the fifty-mile race after she soaked in her Jacuzzi for two days.

• My mother is a basketball fan; thus, she has not missed a single home game in the last

  three years.

• She enjoys ice-skating; She learned how to roller-blade when she was a child.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose two sentences with correct comma usage.

• She is intelligent, but shy.

• He thought the building was enormous, but old.

• He was first attracted by her intelligence not her looks.

• Until the summer lectures will take place in the main building.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose two sentences with correct em dash ( - ) usage.

• Allison enjoyed her walk to the park – the weather was perfect.

• Ben couldn’t sleep – exhausted as he was – due to the pouring rain outside.

• Our holiday in Transylvania - was terrible – too many vampires.

• The table - built by my great grandfather 100 years ago now sits in our living room.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Choose two sentences with correct usage of brackets. [ ]

• The Great Dane [my favourite dog breed] originated from Germany.

• John Smith (the Scottish architect, not the settler of Jamestown built castles and bridges.

• My mother likes (although) I don’t know why old folk music.

• Belize [fomerly British Honduras] is in Central America.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• All tiger species especially the South China tiger are endangered.

• All tiger species especially the South China tiger, are endangered.

• All tiger species, especially the South China tiger are endangered.

• All tiger species (especially the South China tiger) are endangered.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Brad Pitt (real name: William Bradley Pitt) is a famous actor.

• Brad Pitt real name: William Bradley Pitt is a famous actor.

• Brad Pitt, real name: William Bradley Pitt is a famous actor.

• Brad Pitt real name: William Bradley Pitt, is a famous actor.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The man was unhappy about the loss or maybe the theft of his wallet.

• The man was unhappy about the loss - or maybe the theft of his wallet.

• The man was unhappy - about the loss or maybe the theft of his wallet.

• The man- was unhappy - about the loss or maybe the theft of his wallet.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which sentence shows the use of parenthetical comma?

• The potion included gobstoppers, chewing gum, bran flakes and coleslaw.

• His favourite puddings were ice apple pie, rhubarb crumble, and jelly and ice cream.

• I dedicate this work to my parents, Marie Smith and God.

• John, my brother, is the world's worst piano player.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence needs a bracket?

• After a fantastic night out, we all went to the chip shop.

• Walking back from the hotel, we saw the robbery with our own eyes.

• All tiger species especially the South China tiger are endangered.

• My wife, a wonderful woman, makes a delicious curry.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence needs a semi colon?

• The artist preferred to paint in oils ____ he did not like watercolors.

• Even when the house looks clean ____ there is usually a bunch of dirt swept under the rug.

• The challenges are not impossible ___ but they are very hard to clear.

• If he misses his appointment ____ he’ll have to wait another six months to see the dentist.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A