Punctuating Sentences Quiz Review

Select all of the independent clauses.

• wearing stretchy pants is comfortable

• as the squirrel nibbles its walnut

• pie is usually superior to cake

• because she ate too much

• while we bake our cookies

Select all of the dependent clauses.

• when Jay and Jas are messaging

• Lilee made Mrs. Naftzger snort

• because he never pays attention

• if you studied diligently

• Skylar and Julia are giggling again

Which TWO methods can be used to join independent clauses in a compound sentence?

CHOOSE TWO!

• Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) between the two clauses.

• Add a comma between the two clauses.

• Add a semicolon between the two clauses.

• Add a transition such “however” or “therefore” between the two clauses.

• Add a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) between the two clauses.

Which statement about complex sentences is correct?

• Complex sentences don’t ever need any punctuation except at the end because they have subordinating conjunctions.

• A complex sentence needs a comma if the independent clause comes before the dependent clause.

• A complex sentence needs a semicolon before the subordinating conjunction.

• A complex sentence needs a comma if the dependent clause comes before the independent clause.

Which compound sentences are written clearly and correctly?

• Teagan fell asleep again, so Mrs. Naftzger kicked him.

• Teagan fell asleep again so Mrs. Naftzger kicked him.

• Teagan fell asleep again, Mrs. Naftzger kicked him.

• Teagan fell asleep again; Mrs. Naftzger kicked him.

• Teagan fell asleep again; so Mrs. Naftzger kicked him.

Which compound sentences are punctuated correctly?

• Eli scared me, and KJ laughed.

• Eli scared me, KJ laughed.

• Eli scared me and KJ laughed.

• Eli scared me; KJ laughed.

• Eli scared me, then KJ laughed.

Which complex sentences are punctuated correctly?

• Ciang writes her thesis while Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• Ciang writes her thesis, while Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• While Ciang writes her thesis, Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• While Ciang writes her thesis; Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

• While Ciang writes her thesis Phyu paraphrases her evidence.

Which complex sentences are written clearly and correctly?

• If Owen leaves another mess, Mrs. Hall might torture him.

• If Owen leaves another mess; Mrs. Hall might torture him.

• If Owen leaves another mess Mrs. Hall might torture him.

• Mrs. Hall might torture Owen if he leaves another mess.

• Mrs. Hall might torture Owen, if he leaves another mess.

Choose the TWO SENTENCES that most clearly and correctly join the clauses below.

Colden abandoned us he could take care of his family

• Colden abandoned us, so he could take care of his family.

• While he was taking care of his family, Colden abandoned us.

• Colden abandoned us, he could take care of his family.

• Colden abandoned us, in order to he could take care of his family.

• Even though Colden abandoned us, he could take care of his family.

Select the strongest thesis statement.

• Because it includes several hit songs, proves that the band can withstand adversity, and showcases Eddie Vedder's creativity, Vs is the best Pearl Jam album.

• Although some detractors will point out that Vs did not sell as well as other albums, it is still Pearl Jam's best.

• Vs is Pearl Jam's best album because it includes songs like "Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town."

• Vs is the best album by Pearl Jam because Rolling Stone magazine ranks it as the band's third best album.