Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful.

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for being successful.

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for-being-successful.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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; but I can't go out tonight.

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

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage.

Before we leave, make sure you have your ticket, passport, and wallet.

Before we leave make sure you have your ticket passport and wallet.

Before we leave, make sure you have your ticket passport and wallet.

Before we leave make sure you have your ticket, passport, and wallet.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

She has three favorite colors: red, blue, and green.

She has three favorite colors; red, blue, and green.

She has three favorite colors, red, blue, and green.

She has three favorite colors red, blue, and green.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.; however, it may be delayed.

The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., however, it may be delayed.

The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. however, it may be delayed.

The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. however it may be delayed.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

"I can't believe it's already Friday," she said.

I can't believe it's already Friday, she said.

I can't believe it's already Friday," she said.

"I can't believe it's already Friday, she said.

Identify the sentence with correct apostrophe usage.

It's a beautiful day for a walk.

Its a beautiful day for a walk.

Its' a beautiful day for a walk.

Its a beautiful day for a walk.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . . .

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . .

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs, . . . , became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs, . . . became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs . . . became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaur became fossils after millions of years.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, ". . . every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande . . . every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "[. . .] every person deserves equal rights."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers, . . . worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers, . . . , worked many hours of overtime.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.

We have determined . . . that the fire was accidental.

We have determined that the fire was accidental.

We have determined [. . . ] that the fire was accidental.

We have determined. That the fire was accidental.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?

Alexa said, "I wonder why the sky . . ."

Alexa said, ". . . I wonder why the sky."

Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . sky."

Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . why the sky."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show awkward silence?

. . . uh, hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.

"Uh . . . hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.

"Uh, hello? Is anyone . . . there?" the manager asked.

"Uh, hello? Is anyone there . . . ?" the manager asked.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Punctuation

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show awkward silence?

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Which sentence is correct?

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime.

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.