Apostrophe, colon and semicolon errors

Apostrophe, colon and semicolon errors

6th Grade - University

20 Qs

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Apostrophe, colon and semicolon errors

Apostrophe, colon and semicolon errors

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade - University

Medium

CCSS
L.9-10.2B, L.3.2D, L.2.2C

+9

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisset Franco Noa

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20 questions

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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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