
Mastering Punctuation: Commas to Dashes
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English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rohan is writing a list of his favorite fruits. Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
Rohan's favorite fruits are apples bananas and oranges.
Rohan's favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.
Rohan's favorite fruits are, apples, bananas and oranges.
Rohan's favorite fruits are apples, bananas and, oranges.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'Rohan's favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.' It properly uses commas to separate items in a list, including the Oxford comma before 'and' for clarity.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Grace has a big presentation tomorrow; she can't go out tonight. Identify the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.
Grace has a big presentation tomorrow; she can't go out tonight.
Grace has a big presentation tomorrow, she can't go out tonight.
Grace has a big presentation tomorrow: she can't go out tonight.
Grace has a big presentation tomorrow - she can't go out tonight.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Grace has a big presentation tomorrow; she can't go out tonight.' A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses, which is done correctly here.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Benjamin had to decide how to spend his weekend. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
He had three options: stay home, go to the movies, or visit a friend.
He had three options; stay home, go to the movies, or visit a friend.
He had three options, stay home, go to the movies, or visit a friend.
He had three options - stay home, go to the movies, or visit a friend.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'He had three options: stay home, go to the movies, or visit a friend.' A colon is used here to introduce a list, making it the appropriate punctuation for this context.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Grace was reviewing her report and wondered which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly?
The results were surprising - they exceeded all expectations.
The results were surprising, they exceeded all expectations.
The results were surprising: they exceeded all expectations.
The results were surprising; they exceeded all expectations.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The results were surprising - they exceeded all expectations.' A dash is used to create a strong break in thought, effectively linking the two related clauses.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evelyn is writing an article for the school newspaper. Identify the sentence that uses a hyphen correctly.
The well known author will be speaking tonight.
The well-known author will be speaking tonight.
The well known-author will be speaking tonight.
The well-known-author will be speaking tonight.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'The well-known author will be speaking tonight.' because 'well-known' is a compound adjective that requires a hyphen when it precedes a noun.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Henry is packing for a camping trip. Which sentence correctly punctuates the list of items he needs?
For the trip, we need: a tent, sleeping bags, and a flashlight.
For the trip, we need a tent, sleeping bags, and a flashlight.
For the trip, we need; a tent, sleeping bags, and a flashlight.
For the trip, we need - a tent, sleeping bags, and a flashlight.
Answer explanation
The correct sentence is 'For the trip, we need a tent, sleeping bags, and a flashlight.' It properly lists items without unnecessary punctuation, making it clear and grammatically correct.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Combine the following independent clauses using a semicolon: "Rohan loves to read" and "He visits the library often."
Rohan loves to read, he visits the library often.
Rohan loves to read; he visits the library often.
Rohan loves to read: he visits the library often.
Rohan loves to read - he visits the library often.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Rohan loves to read; he visits the library often.' A semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related, while the other options use incorrect punctuation.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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