Punctuation Mastery

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• .

• ;

• :

• ,

In which of the following situations should a colon be used?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To indicate possession

• To connect two related ideas

• To introduce a list or an explanation

Which punctuation mark is used to set off introductory phrases or clauses?

When should a semicolon be used in a complex sentence?

• When there is only one independent clause in the sentence.

• When there are two independent clauses that are not closely related and need to be joined together.

• When there are two independent clauses that are closely related and need to be joined together.

• When there is a dependent clause in the sentence.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate coordinate adjectives?

Choose the correct usage of punctuation in a compound sentence: a) I went to the store; and bought some groceries. b) I went to the store, and bought some groceries. c) I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• a

• c

• b

• d

Choose the correct usage of a colon in a list: a) I need to buy: apples, bananas, and oranges. b) I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges. c) I need to buy - apples, bananas, and oranges.

• a

• d

• c

• b

Choose the correct usage of a comma in an introductory phrase: a) After finishing my homework I went to bed. b) After finishing my homework, I went to bed. c) After finishing my homework; I went to bed.

• b

• After finishing my homework I went to bed.

• c

• a

Choose the correct usage of a semicolon in a complex sentence: a) Although it was raining; I went for a walk. b) Although it was raining, I went for a walk. c) Although it was raining: I went for a walk.

• d

• b

• c

• a

Choose the correct usage of a comma in coordinate adjectives: a) She wore a beautiful, red dress. b) She wore a beautiful red dress. c) She wore a beautiful red, dress.

• c

• d

• b

• a