Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?

Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher, planned our trip to Austin.

Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher planned our trip to Austin.

Which sentence is correct?

"I have two dollars," said Joe.

"I have two, dollars" said Joe.

"I have two dollars", said Joe.

Pick the sentence that uses the comma or semicolon correctly.

My favorite dessert is not ice cream; it's frozen yogurt.

My favorite dessert is not ice cream, it's frozen yogurt.

My favorite dessert; is not ice cream it's frozen yogurt.

My favorite dessert, is not ice cream; it's frozen yogurt.

Pick the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

Robin Hood stole from the rich; he also gave to the poor.

Robin Hood stole from the rich, he also gave to the poor.

Robin Hood stole from; the rich he also gave to the poor.

Robin Hood; stole from the rich; he also gave to the poor.

Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.

I am terrified of bees, though.

I; am terrified of bees, though.

I am terrified of bees; though.

I am, terrified of bees though.

What is the primary function of a semicolon?

B) To connect two independent clauses

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

A) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

B) My brother who is a doctor, lives in New York.

C) My brother, who is a doctor lives in New York.

D) My brother who is a doctor lives, in New York.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) She loves reading; however, she doesn't have much time.

B) She loves reading, however; she doesn't have much time.

C) She loves reading however; she doesn't have much time.

D) She loves reading; however she doesn't have much time.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.

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

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

C) I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight.

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

Select the sentence that uses commas to set off non-essential information.

A) The car, which was red, sped past us.

B) The car which was red, sped past us.

C) The car, which was red sped past us.

D) The car which was red sped past us.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to connect two related ideas?

A) The sun is high; put on some sunscreen.

B) The sun is high, put on some sunscreen.

C) The sun is high; and put on some sunscreen.

D) The sun is high: put on some sunscreen.

Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.

A) I like coffee; my friend prefers tea.

B) I like coffee, my friend prefers tea.

C) I like coffee; but my friend prefers tea.

D) I like coffee: my friend prefers tea.

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a list?

A) We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

B) We bought apples oranges, and bananas.

C) We bought apples, oranges and bananas.

D) We bought, apples, oranges, and bananas.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation.

A) It's raining; therefore, we should stay inside.

B) It's raining, therefore; we should stay inside.

C) It's raining; therefore we should stay inside.

D) It's raining therefore, we should stay inside.

Select the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.

A) She writes every day; her skills have improved.

B) She writes every day, her skills have improved.

C) She writes every day; but her skills have improved.

D) She writes every day: her skills have improved.

Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off an introductory phrase?

A) After the movie, we went to dinner.

B) After the movie we went, to dinner.

C) After, the movie we went to dinner.

D) After the movie we, went to dinner.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

I got to school; and then I went to breakfast.

I got to school; then I went to breakfast.

I got to school; and went to breakfast.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does a semicolon commonly do?

Used to connect two sentences with a conjunction

Used between the hour and the minutes when writing time

Sometimes used to start a list

Used to connect two sentences with no conjunction

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a SEMICOLON

Go home; you look tired.

Go home; because you look tired.

Go home; or you will be too tired later.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence best uses a comma to set-off extra information?

When you run down the hallway, it's dangerous for everyone.

When you run down the hallway it's dangerous, for everyone.

When you run down, the hallway, it's dangerous for everyone.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses two commas to set-off extra information?

Our Career Day speakers, who live in our community, shared with us on Career Day.

Our Career Day, speakers, who live in our community shared with us on Career Day.

Our Career Day speakers who, live in our community, shared with us on Career Day.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

I got to school on time; however I was late to class. Where do you need a comma?

After "however"

After "school"

After "late"

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Commas Semicolon

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

What does a semicolon commonly do?

Which sentence correctly uses a SEMICOLON

Which sentence best uses a comma to set-off extra information?

Which sentence correctly uses two commas to set-off extra information?

I got to school on time; however I was late to class. Where do you need a comma?

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?

Which sentence is correct?

What word does the semicolon follow (come after):The team played with a lot of heart nevertheless, they could not win the championship.

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What word does the semicolon follow (come after):
The team played with a lot of heart nevertheless, they could not win the championship.