She didn't see the other car coming so her car has a dent now.

She didn't see the other car coming; her car has a dent now.

She didn't see the other car coming so, her car has a dent now.

She didn't see the other car coming, her car has a dent now.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a colon?

The following students are going on the field trip: June, Heather, and Nate.

The students sitting in the front row are: Todd, Mark, and Steve.

The sweatshirt comes in the following: sizes small, medium, and large.

Which sentence is correct?

We are going on vacation to Orlando, FL.

We are going on vacation to Orlando FL.

We are going on vacation, to Orlando FL.

Which sentence is correct?

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732.

George Washington was born on February 22. 1732.

George, Washington was born on February 22 1732.

Which sentence is correct?

We saw a lot of fireworks on July 4, 2018.

We saw a lot of fireworks on July 4. 2018

We saw a lot of fireworks on July 4, 2018,

Ellipsis (...) can be used for what two things?

For a cliffhanger at the end of a paragraph

For an extended pause in the middle of a sentence

Which of the following sentences use ellipsis to create a pause correctly?

Amelia sat the exam in June... weeks later the dreaded results day arrived.

Amelia sat the exam... in June weeks later the dreaded results day arrived.

Amelia sat the exam in June weeks later the dreaded results... day arrived.

Amelia sat... the exam in June... weeks later the dreaded results day arrived.

Which of the following sentences uses ellipsis for a pause correctly?

Zuzanna's exam was simply... incredible.

Zuzanna's... exam was simply incredible.

Zuzanna's exam... was... simply incredible...

Zuzanna's exam was simply incredible...

Colons (:) are used to do what?

Introduce a quote, list, phrase, question etc

Which of these sentences use colons best?

Warning: if you don't bring in your homework you will get a detention!

Warning if you don't: bring in your homework you will get a detention!

Warning if you don't bring in your homework you will get a: detention!

Warning if you don't bring in your homework you: will get a detention!

Which of these sentences use semi-colons best?

Rugby training starts tomorrow; I expect big numbers to turn out.

Rugby training starts tomorrow I expect big; numbers to turn out.

Rugby training; starts tomorrow I expect big numbers to turn out.

Rugby training starts tomorrow I expect big numbers; to turn out.

Which of the following is correct?

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos".

Jane said "I really want to eat Cheetos."

Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos,"

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Where will you go?" she asked.

"Where will you go? she asked."

"Where will you go"? she asked.

Decide which two sentences use the hyphen correctly.

He was fascinated by eighteenth-century history.

I love eighteenth-century architecture.

He lived in the eighteenth-century.

He had always been interested in the eighteenth-century.

Decide which of these sentences uses the hyphen correctly.

The traffic was building-up badly.

He did not like being told-off.

I am going to finish-off that plate of chips.

Which sentence uses the hyphen correctly?

The sugar-free lollies are available in three flavours.

The sugar-free-lollies are available in three flavours.

The sugar-free lollies are available in three-flavours.

The sugar free-lollies are available in three flavours.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

I have thirty-five dollars to spend.

I have thirty-five-dollars to spend.

I have thirty five dollars to spend.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

She lives in Boonetown; he lives thirty-three miles away.

She lives in Boonetown; he lives thirty-three-miles away.

She lives in Boonetown; he lives thirty three miles away.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

semicolon

colon

comma

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.

Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.

Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.

Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.

Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

My sandwich must have the following toppings; lettuce, onions, and pickles.

My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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Level 4: Advanced Punctuation

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.

Choose the correct sentence.

Choose the correct sentence.

Choose the correct sentence.

She didn't see the other car coming so her car has a dent now.

This mark is used before a list or quote, between hours and minutes, or mathematical ratios.

This mark indicates that part of the text has been intentionally left out.

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