Semicolons and Colons

Where does the semicolon go: I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

• I; have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow I can't; go out tonight.

• I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where does the semicolon go: Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

• Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

• Dad is going bald his hair is getting; thinner and thinner.

• Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner; and thinner.

• Dad is going bald his hair; is getting thinner and thinner.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• On our last trip we stayed in: Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
• On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
• On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which question uses punctuation correctly?

• The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

• The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St. Louis, MO.

• The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA, Trenton, NJ, Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

• The sailors on the ship were from Malvern PA, Trenton NJ, Baltimore MD, and St. Louis MO.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

• For the field trip I packed a lot stuff.

• For the field trip; I packed a lot stuff.

• For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.

• For the field trip I packed a lot stuff;

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What word in this sentence could you replace with a semicolon: We don't have to go if it rains, and I hope it rains.

• rains

• , and

• I

• hope

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What word in this sentence could you replace with a semicolon: Thomas excelled in playing the tuba, yet he rarely needed to practice.

• tuba

• , yet

• he

• rarely

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.

• Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school, however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which punctuation should go in the blank?

Senator Gary Hawkins said the following​ (a)   “We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare.”

• :
• .
• ;

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Please select the correct sentence

• Sarafina and Rodrigo purchased: five cans of milk, three jars of lemonade, and a case of Mountain Dew.

• I didn't believe she had completed the requested chores: wash the dog, milk the cows, and prune the trees.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B