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Commas and Semi-Colons

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English

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KG - 9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.9-10.2A, L.4.2C, L.9-10.2B

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Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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15 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the reason for the following comma?
I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

Separates a dependent from an independent clause

separates items in a list

that comma is NOT needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.

NO CHANGE

We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess.

We washed the dog; and cleaned up his mess.

We washed the dog and,cleaned up his mess.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

semicolon

colon

comma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the reason for the following comma? I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight.

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

separates a dependent clause from an independent clause

seperates items in a list

that comma is NOT needed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.

NO CHANGE

Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.

Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared

Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Commas and Semi-Colons

15 questions

What is the reason for the following comma?
I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not.

What is the reason for the following comma? I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight.

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded.

To whom it may concern ___
I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.

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Commas and Semi-Colons

15 questions

What is the reason for the following comma?I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not.

What is the reason for the following comma? I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight.

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded.

To whom it may concern ___ I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.

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What is the reason for the following comma?
I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

To whom it may concern ___
I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor.