
Mastering Punctuation: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a comma when used with conjunctions in compound sentences?
To indicate an omission
To separate items in a list
To link two independent clauses with a conjunction
To introduce quotations
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a conjunction used with commas in compound sentences?
But
Or
Because
And
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the rule for using commas with fanboys?
Use a comma only if both clauses are independent
Use a comma after the conjunction
Use a comma before the conjunction in all cases
Never use a comma with fanboys
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What must an introductory dependent clause start with?
An adjective
A subordinating conjunction
A conjunction
A verb
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which scenario should you NOT use a comma after an introductory phrase?
When the phrase is followed by an independent clause
When the phrase is a dependent clause
When the introductory phrase is very short
When the phrase can stand alone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation is used to add non-essential information to a sentence?
Dash
Semicolon
Comma
Colon
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an interrupter?
In the morning,
Because she was late,
Which was unnecessary,
However,
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CCSS.L.5.1A
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