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

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

It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.

• ;

• :

• '

• No Punctuation needed

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

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

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

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

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• I need to go to the store for: spinach, strawberries, and orange juice.

• When you go to the store will you please buy me: spinach, strawberries, and orange juice?

• I am out of ingredients for my smoothie: spinach, strawberries, and orange juice.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

True or False?

Some of my favorite sports are: soccer, football, and badminton.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which function of the colon is being used in this sentence?

There's one food I love more than others: bacon.

• Setting off a quote

• Setting off a point of emphasis

• Separating two complete sentences

• Separating items in a list

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B