Mastering Commas and Semicolons

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma?

• I enjoy cooking, my family, and my pets.

• I enjoy cooking my family and my pets.

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CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.

• She loves to read; she goes to the library every week.

• She loves to read, she goes to the library every week.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• I went to the store, I bought some milk.

• I went to the store; I bought some milk.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a series.

• My favorite colors are blue, green and red.

• My favorite colors are blue, green, and red.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon to connect independent clauses.

• It is nearly half past five; we cannot reach town before dark.

• It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon in a list with internal commas?

• On our trip we visited Erie, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; and Buffalo, New York.

• On our trip we visited Erie, Pennsylvania, Cleveland, Ohio, and Buffalo, New York.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off a non-essential clause.

• My brother, who is a chef, makes the best lasagna.

• My brother who is a chef makes the best lasagna.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

• After dinner I like to take a walk.

• After dinner, I like to take a walk.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly avoids a comma splice.

• The sun is high, put on some sunscreen.

• The sun is high; put on some sunscreen.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas and semicolons together.

• In the meeting we discussed the budget; the schedule, and the new project.

• In the meeting, we discussed the budget; the schedule; and the new project.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A