Apostrophe, colon and semicolon errors

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English
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6th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
1. My new shoes are my three favorite ______ green, red, and blue.
colors:
colors;
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
2. I have a few favorite pieces of ______ colons, semicolons, periods, and commas.
punctuation:
punctuation;
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
3. I've always wanted to go to ______ I heard they have the best pastries there.
new orleans;
new orleans:
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
4. I spent my Saturday the best way I know ______ running around in the park with my dogs.
how:
how;
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
5.
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
6.
She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.
She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
7.
I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.
I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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