Commas, Colons and Semicolons

How should this sentence be separated?

With a comma, semicolon, or a colon?

I like to go to the park_ beach_ and hiking.

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Either a comma or semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.

What is the proper punctuation and place?

• reason; to

• reason, to

• reason: to

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

He was very tired ___ but he decided to go to class rather than take a nap

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

If you pass this test, it means three things you understand colon usage, you're pretty good at English, and you have earned a high-five from your teacher.

Where and what proper punctuation is needed?

• things,

• things:

• things;

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Is this sentence correct?

My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

What is needed in the blank?

I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges ___ being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines.

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Comma

• None needed

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B