Mastering Semicolons and Commas

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon to link two independent clauses?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; because I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct use of capitalization and punctuation.

• the Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France.

• The eiffel tower is in Paris, France.

• The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France.

• The Eiffel tower is in paris, france.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb.

• She was tired; however, she finished her homework.

• She was tired, however; she finished her homework.

• She was tired; she finished her homework however.

• She was tired however; she finished her homework.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of standard English grammar and usage?

• He don't like to play soccer.

• He doesn't likes to play soccer.

• He doesn't like to play soccer.

• He don't likes to play soccer.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas and semicolons.

• We visited London, England; Paris, France; and Rome, Italy.

• We visited London, England, Paris, France, and Rome, Italy.

• We visited London; England, Paris; France, and Rome; Italy.

• We visited London, England; Paris, France, and Rome, Italy.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly to separate items in a list?

• The conference has people who have come from Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan.

• The conference has people who have come from Paris; France, Berlin; Germany, and Tokyo; Japan.

• The conference has people who have come from Paris, France, Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.

• The conference has people who have come from Paris; France, Berlin; Germany; and Tokyo; Japan.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Analyze the following sentence and determine if it uses correct punctuation: "I wanted to go for a walk; however it started to rain."

• Correct

• Incorrect, a comma is needed after "however"

• Incorrect, a semicolon is not needed

• Incorrect, a period should replace the semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to link two independent clauses?

• The project was due today; therefore I submitted it last night.

• The project was due today, therefore I submitted it last night.

• The project was due today; therefore, I submitted it last night.

• The project was due today therefore; I submitted it last night.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Evaluate the following sentence for correct grammar and punctuation: "Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking; we had planned the trip for weeks."

• Correct

• Incorrect, the semicolon should be a comma

• Incorrect, a period should replace the semicolon

• Incorrect, a comma should replace the semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following sentences correctly uses standard English grammar and punctuation?

• Neither of the answers are correct; however, you should try again.

• Neither of the answers is correct; however, you should try again.

• Neither of the answers is correct, however you should try again.

• Neither of the answers are correct, however you should try again.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1