Correcting Punctuation Errors

I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:

1. My new shoes are my three favorite ______ green, red, and blue.

• colors:

• colors;

I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:

2. I have a few favorite pieces of ______ colons, semicolons, periods, and commas.

• punctuation:

• punctuation;

I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:

3. I've always wanted to go to ______ I heard they have the best pastries there.

• new orleans;

• new orleans:

I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:

4. I spent my Saturday the best way I know ______ running around in the park with my dogs.

• how:

• how;

II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

5.

• You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

• You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

6.

• She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.

• She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle.

II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

7.

• I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.

• I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.

II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

8.

• I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

• I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

9.

• The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

• The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

10.

• Zach came to class breathless and overwhelmed; he had just come from volleyball practice.

• Zach came to class: breathless and overwhelmed he had just come from volleyball practice.