Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
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8th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which sentence uses a semicolon 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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Semicolons can be used to connect:
Two dependent clauses
Two related independent clauses
One dependent clause and one independent clause
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The artwork has her favorite colors; blue, purple, and green.
The artwork has her favorite colors: blue, purple, and green.
The artwork has her favorite colors. Blue, purple, and green.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
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.”
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
Choose the correct sentence.
My sandwich must have healthy toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
My sandwich must have healthy toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 5 pts
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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