8th Grade Grammar Quiz 13

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list of items?

• Comma

• Colon

• Semi-colon

• Period

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

In the sentence, "She had three goals for the year: learn a new language, travel to a different country, and improve her cooking skills," which punctuation mark is used correctly?

• Comma

• Colon

• Semi-colon

• Period

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semi-colon.

• The cat sat on the mat; and the dog slept in its bed.

• My favorite colors are; blue, green, and yellow.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study tonight.

• It was a sunny day; so we decided to go for a picnic.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• John likes to play: basketball and soccer.

• He was so excited to go to his favorite place on earth: New York

• She was tired; however, she continued working.

• The movie was exciting; yet it lacked a good ending.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

In the sentence, "The concert featured three bands: a rock band, a jazz ensemble, and a classical orchestra," what is the purpose of the colon?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate items in a list

• To end a sentence

• To introduce a quotation

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semi-colon.

• I love to read books; especially mysteries.

• The train was delayed; we had to wait for an hour.

• She sings beautifully; and dances gracefully.

• He enjoyed the movie; but the ending was disappointing.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• My favorite subjects: are math, science, and history.

• The teacher explained the assignment very clearly: students were still confused.

• The storm was intense: however, it didn't last long.

• He went to the store to buy the items he needed: bread, milk, and eggs.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

In the sentence, "She couldn't decide between the red, blue, or green dress; they all looked stunning," which punctuation mark is used correctly?

• Comma

• Colon

• Semi-colon

• Period

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semi-colon.

• I enjoy reading fiction novels; and I also like poetry.

• The weather was warm; so we went for a swim.

• He finished his homework; then, he went out to play.

• She likes both chocolate; and vanilla ice cream.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• The sun was shining brightly: so we decided to go for a hike.

• I have three siblings: two brothers and a sister.

• She worked hard: yet she couldn't complete the project on time.

• The cat meowed loudly, alerting everyone in the neighborhood.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B