Punctuation
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English
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12th Grade
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Jane Lee Pankovitch
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is a semicolon (;) typically used?
To join two independent clauses in a compound sentence
To end a sentence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a colon (:)?
To indicate a pause in a sentence
To express strong emotion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a comma (,) be used?
To connect independent clauses in a compound sentence
To connect an independent clauses with an independent clause
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of parentheses () in writing?
To enclose additional information that is not essential to the main point
To separate items in a series
To indicate pause in a sentence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which situation would you use a comma before "and" in a sentence?
When separating items in a series
When connecting two independent clauses in a compound sentence
When ending a subject
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a hyphen (-) be used in writing?
To enclose a direct quotation
To join two words to create a compound word
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does an ellipsis (...) indicate in writing?
A sudden interruption in speech
A guess by the reader of what comes next
Omission of words in a quotation or hesitation in speech
The end of a sentence
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