Punctuation Challenge

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series?

• apples oranges and bananas

• apples, oranges, and pears

• apples oranges and grapes

• apples, oranges, and bananas

Choose the correct punctuation for the following compound sentence: She went to the store, but she forgot to buy milk.

• ,

• ;

• !

• .

Which of the following is an example of a comma in an introductory phrase?

• After finishing his breakfast,

• Before starting his lunch,

• During the movie,

• Without any hesitation,

Choose the correct punctuation for the following compound sentence: I like to swim; my sister prefers to run.

• .

• ;

• :

• ,

Which of the following is an example of a semicolon in a list?

• Apples, oranges, and bananas, grapes, strawberries, and blueberries, and watermelon

• Apples, oranges, and bananas; grapes, strawberries, and blueberries, and watermelon

• Apples, oranges, and bananas; grapes, strawberries, and blueberries; and watermelon

• Apples, oranges, and bananas; grapes, strawberries, and blueberries; and watermelon

Choose the correct punctuation for the following compound sentence: He studied hard; therefore, he passed the exam.

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series?

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and pears.

• I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

Choose the correct punctuation for the following compound sentence: The movie was long; however, it was very entertaining.

• ,,

• ,;

• ;,

• ;;

Which of the following is an example of a comma in an introductory phrase?

• During the movie,

• Before starting his lunch,

• Without any hesitation,

• After finishing his breakfast,

Choose the correct punctuation for the following compound sentence: The book is interesting; moreover, it is well-written.

• ;

• :

• ,

• .