semicolons and colons
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English
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Bring me these items a laser, a rocket, and a hat.
Bring me these items; a laser, a rocket, and a hat.
Bring me these items, a laser, a rocket, and a hat.
Bring me these items: a laser, a rocket, and a hat.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Does the following sentence require a colon or a semicolon?
John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
John F. Kennedy said it best; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.
;
:
'
No Punctuation needed
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
There is only one way to make it to the top hard work
top; hard
top: hard
top, hard
No Change
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Humbert the heir to the throne can't even read.
Humbert, the heir to the throne can't even read.
Humbert, the heir to the throne, can't even read.
Humbert; the heir to the throne, can't even read.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which function of a semicolon is being used here?
Adding new carpet to the living room is a smart move; it increases the home's value.
Separating a list that contains commas
Setting off a point of emphasis
Separating two complete sentences
Setting off a quote
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper, pineapple, ham, and bacon, and cheese with mushrooms.
Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper: pineapple, ham, and bacon: and cheese with mushrooms.
Sofia's three favorite pizzas are sausage, pepperoni, and green pepper; pineapple, ham, and bacon; and cheese with mushrooms.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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