Unit 2 Punctuation Review

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I love going to the beach; and collecting shells.

• I love going to the beach and; collecting shells.

• I love going to the beach; also, I love collecting shells.

Answer explanation

Make sure there is an independent clause on each side of the semicolon.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Waffles are better than pancakes; they don't get soggy as quickly.

• Waffles are better than pancakes; and they don't get soggy as quickly.

• Waffles are better than pancakes because: they don't get soggy as quickly.

Answer explanation

Remember that you don't need the FANBOYS with semicolons.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• They couldn't make it back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

• Luckily; they had a tent and sleeping bags.

• They looked up at the night sky; and enjoyed the stars.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

• 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.”

• John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

What punctuation is needed for the blank?

Lucas put on a few pounds during the holidays__ so he decided to join a gym.

• ;

• :

• ,

• no punctuation needed

Answer explanation

"So" is one of the FANBOYS. It is powerful enough to join two independent clauses with the help of just a comma.

Which type of sentence has one subject and one verb?

• simple
• compound 
• complex

My hair smells like roses.

• simple sentence
• compound sentence
• complex sentence

Jennifer says you're tired, but I think you're just lazy.

• Simple sentence
• Compound sentence
• Complex sentence
• Compound Complex

I ran out of soap, so I drove to the store.

• simple sentence
• compound sentence
• complex sentence

We should eat dinner before we go to the party.

• simple
• compound
• complex