Punctuation IAR L.7

Determine which sentence shows the correct usage of the comma.

• Please pick up glue, scissors, and construction paper.

• The names of my pets are, Max, Goldie, and Emily.

• I looked everywhere for my keys, including the trash and under the couch and in the kitchen.

• My father Jim and my mother Martha enjoy camping dancing and jogging together.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

The following sentences is missing one or more commas. Determine which example shows the correct comma placement.

• My uncle, who is an incredibly talented actor encouraged me to try out in the talent show.

• My uncle who is an incredibly talented actor, encouraged me to try out in the talent show.

• My uncle, who is an incredibly talented actor, encouraged me to try out for the talent show.

• My uncle who, is an incredibly talented actor, encouraged me to try out for the talent show.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

How would you fix the following sentence?

After you have finished taking out the trash you may watch your favorite show.

• After you have finished taking out the trash you may watch your favorite show.

• After you have finished, taking out the trash you may watch your favorite show.

• After you have finished taking out the trash, you may watch your favorite show.

• After you have finished taking out the trash you may watch your favorite show.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Select the sentence that shows the correct usage of the semicolon.

• Her uncle is coming to visit; and he is traveling from far away.

• This summer we went camping; always fun.

• I enjoy the arts; I especially love to paint with watercolors.

• I enjoy the arts and; I especially love to paint with watercolors.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Determine which sentence shows the correct usage of the apostrophe.

• That girl is Mrs. Jones’s daughter.

• That girl is Mrs. Jones’ daughter.

• That girl is Mrs. Jones daughter.

• That girl is Mrs’. Jones’ daughter.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following is the plural possessive form of "mice"?

• mices

• mices’

• mice’s

• mouse’s

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Determine which sentence shows the correct usage of the apostrophe and comma.

• I couldn’t wait to see Katie’s new dog, Alfie.

• I couldn’t wait to see Katies new dog, Alfie.

• I couldn’t wait to see Katie new dog Alfie.

• I couldn’t wait to see Katie’s new dog Alfie.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which of the following does the contraction “would’ve” take the place of?

• would of

• would have

• will of

• will have

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What is the best way to fix the following sentence? Yvettes invitation for Brendas surprise party said to bring the following things to the party cupcakes soda and a gag gift

• Yvette's invitation for Brendas surprise party said to bring the following things to the party: cupcakes, soda, and a gag gift.

• Yvettes invitation for Brendas surprise party said to bring the following things to the party: cupcakes soda and a gag gift.

• Yvette's invitation for Brenda's surprise party said to bring the following things to the party cupcakes, soda, and a gag gift

• Yvette's invitation for Brenda's surprise party said to bring the following things to the party: cupcakes, soda, and a gag gift

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Where would you include a dash in the following sentence? Kasey had not taken the time to read the directions no wonder the bookcase fell apart after an hour!

• after Kasey

• after directions

• after bookcase

• You can not use a dash in this sentence.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A