Punctuating sentences
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
John was delighted he got a part in the school play even though it was a small one.
comma after delighted
comma after part
comma after though
no comma needed
Answer explanation
While "even though it was a small one" is a dependent clause, no comma is needed because it follows a complete sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.
comma after Because
comma after cold
comma after heated
no comma needed
Answer explanation
Notice that if you read this sentence aloud, you would naturally pause after "cold," so that indicates you need a comma there.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.
comma after Although
comma after studied
comma after hours
no comma needed
Answer explanation
"Although" is a subordinating conjunction, so it turns a complete thought into a fragment that must be followed by a comma and another sentence to finish the thought.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Alex forgot to feed the cat because he was playing his favorite game.
comma after feed
comma after cat
comma after because
no comma needed
Answer explanation
You don't need to pause if you read this aloud, so no comma is needed!
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Punctuate the following sentence correctly.
Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.
comma after out
comma after friends
comma after chores
no comma needed
Answer explanation
"Since" is a subordinating conjunction, so you will need a comma after "friends" before finishing the thought with a complete sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What do you need to do to make the following sentence correct?
Is there anything that can bring a school, and a community closer than a Friday night high school football game?
remove the comma after school
add a comma after community
add a comma before that
no change is needed
Answer explanation
You only need a comma in a list if there are three or more; here, there are only two: a school and a community.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
John lost his job however he will find another one
John lost his job however, he will find another one.
John lost his job; however, he will find another one.
Answer explanation
You have two complete sentences here. You cannot join them with just a comma. You need the semicolon.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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