Punctuation practice - Year 9

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• He closed the door, before realising, the keys were inside.

• The turtle which was caught in a net, was sent, to a sanctuary.

• A baby echidna, also called a puggle, hatches after ten days.

• The eclipse the first since 2013, promises to be, spectacular.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following should be punctuated as two sentences?

• Do not tell me what to do, I like to work things out for myself.

• Although we took part in the working bee, the rain slowed us down.

• Do you think it is likely you will finish the book before the weekend?

• We thought we were ready for the hike, having trained for many months.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• They crossed Bass Strait in a ferry.

• Mum works at the Bank near the shopping centre.

• We meet at the local Railway Station and travel home together.

• Dad catches a bus to the City.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The sunset, glowing with reds and oranges, was spectacular.

• The sunset glowing with reds and oranges, was, spectacular.

• The sunset, glowing with reds and oranges was spectacular.

• The sunset glowing with reds and oranges was, spectacular.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The exciting idea—that we should enter the competition inspired all of us.

• Although we had hardly rehearsed—the concert was entertaining.

• The laptop—he borrowed from the library—was left on the bus.

• Everything they needed—brushes, paints, paper—had been assembled.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence contains a contraction?

• Tomorrow’s general outlook is for rain.

• Jo’s coming to my place after school.

• My bike is in the garage so this must be John’s.

• The toddler’s constant questioning was annoying.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Since the passing of the new law; the crime rate has dropped dramatically.

• The little lizard is only 6 cm long; and about the thickness of a pencil.

• The results will be released at 8 pm; the tension in the room is mounting.

• Why the performance has been suddenly cancelled; we have no idea.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The storm clouds piled on the horizon marked the start of the wet season.

• The storm clouds, piled on the horizon marked the start of the wet season.

• The storm clouds piled on the horizon, marked the start of the wet season.

• The storm clouds piled on the horizon marked: the start of the wet season.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• She bought a twenty four-hour train pass.

• She bought a twenty-four hour train pass.

• She bought a twenty-four-hour train pass.

• She bought a twenty-four-hour-train pass.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Even if, the weather is fine tomorrow the festival will not go ahead.

• Considering how much work is involved, the cost is, justified.

• Although we thought we were well prepared, the debate was disastrous.

• Having made our lists, together, we did not expect to forget anything.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C