English 2A semester punctuation

Match the following

• :

• comma

• ;

• semicolon

• ,

• period

• .

• colon

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

• Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
• Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
• No comma needed

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

• Darla bit into the hot, gooey, bread.

• Darla bit into the hot, gooey bread.

Where does the colon go? I had a couple options to choose from on the menu a nice steak or some quesadillas sounded delicious.

• from:

• menu:

• options:

What are colons used to do?

• Separate sentence parts

• Separate complete thoughts

• Include a list of items

• End sentences

Which sentence is written correctly?

• We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

• We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

• Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

• no

• yes

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

• The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.

• The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

• The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.