Mechanics Test 3 Study Guide

Semicolon

• to introduce a list of items
• to establish relationships between independent clauses that are closely connected in thought and structure
• used with nouns and pronouns to show ownership or possession
• in a contraction to show where one or more letters have been left out

Colon

• to introduce a list of items
• to establish relationships between independent clauses that are closely connected in thought and structure
• used with nouns and pronouns to show ownership or possession
• in a contraction to show where one or more letters have been left out

Apostrophe (2)

• to introduce a list of items
• to establish relationships between independent clauses that are closely connected in thought and structure
• used with nouns and pronouns to show ownership or possession
• in a contraction to show where one or more letters have been left out

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly?

• My sister-in-law is coming to visit.
• I love ice-cream sandwiches.
• He plays soccer-well.
• The book is on-the table.

Choose the correct form for the following sentence: "That is _____ dog."

• Johns
• John
• John’s
• John’s’

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I like pizza; but I prefer pasta.
• She has a cat; however, it isn't very playful.
• I want to go; the store is closed.
• He said; that he would come.

Select the sentence with the correct apostrophe usage

• The girls room is upstairs.
• The girl’s room is upstairs.
• The girls’ room is upstairs.
• The girls rooms are upstairs.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• Its raining today; therefore, we will stay indoors.
• Its raining today; therefore we will stay indoors.
• It’s raining today; therefore we will stay indoors.
• It’s raining today; therefore, we will stay indoors.

Select the correct usage of the hyphen

• She is a-well known author.
• He is a high-quality student.
• This is a two part question.
• I love the long distance-race.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• She brought three things: apples, oranges and bananas.
• He likes to swim: in the ocean.
• I have one goal: to succeed.
• My favorite colors are: blue and green.