Which of the following do you capitalize?

Names and sections of the United States and the proper adjectives derived from them.

Names and sections of the United States.

Names and sections of the United states and compass directions.

Only capitalize compass directions.

What is an interrupter?

A word or words that break the flow of a sentence set off by commas.

Words that are at the end of a sentence.

A word or words that break the flow of a sentence.

A word that follows another word and explains it.

Which best defines commas with quotes?

Use commas to separate the explanatory words from a direct quote.

Only use commas with direct quotes.

Commas should only be used with indirect quotes.

To form the plural of many nouns ending in f or fe,

change the f to v and add s or es.

change the f to v and add the s.

Which is true about articles a, an and the?

a and an are definate articles.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

Where do the comma(s) go in the following sentence? My mom Angela is a good cook.

My mom, Angela, is a good cook.

My, mom, Angela is a good cook.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Which sentence is correct?

Chris traveled to Paris and visited the Eiffel Tower.

Chris traveled to Paris, and visited the Eiffel Tower.

Chris, traveled to Paris and visited the Eiffel Tower.

Select the sentence that DOES NOT use the appositive correctly.

I sent an email to Mrs. Hampton, my history teacher.

I sent an email to, Mrs. Hampton, my history teacher.

Semicolons ; are used when (select ALL that apply)...

the semicolon could be replaced by a period and the sentences would still be correct

the sentence has two independent clauses

the sentence has one dependent and one independent clause

the second part of the question is a list, quotation, or clarification related to the first part

When do you need to use commas with an appositive?

when the appostive isn't really necessary and could be removed from the sentence

when the appostitive describes a noun

when the appositive is essential to the sentence

What is a comma splice?

The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Cory ate lunch after we took a walk.

Cory ate lunch, after we took a walk.

Cory ate, lunch after we took a walk.

Cory ate lunch - after we took a walk.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To make an irregular verb past tense you change the spelling.

True

False

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CCSS.L.8.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To form the plural of all nouns you must change the spelling.

True

False

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an appositive?

A group of nouns that support the subject.

A word or group of words following another explaning it.

A group of words separated by commas.

Word or words that follow the verb and state it's action.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You always use commas with appositives.

True

False

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is the best answer for commas with directions and sections?

Capitalize compass directions only.

Capitalize the states and compass directions.

Capitalize the sections of the United States and the adjectives derived from them.

You must capitalize everything.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do you use a semicolon?

to connect two thoughts with a conjunction.

to separate two complete thoughts with a conjunction.

to connect to dependent clauses.

to separate two complete thoughts without a conjunction.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines commas with introductory material?

Use a comma after a introductory word.

Use a comma to separate introductory material from the rest of the sentence.

Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase or clause to separate it from the rest of the sentence.

You know it's introductory material because it's followed by a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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To make an irregular verb past tense you change the spelling.

To form the plural of all nouns you must change the spelling.

What is an appositive?

You always use commas with appositives.

Which is the best answer for commas with directions and sections?

When do you use a semicolon?

Which best defines commas with introductory material?

Which of the following do you capitalize?

The commas in a series rule states that you place a comma after every item.

What is an interrupter?

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