Colon Semicolon and Comma

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English
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9th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When can I NOT use a colon before a list?
After "the following"
After "as follows"
After a verb
After a noun
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark do I use before a long, formal statement or quotation?
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
None of the Above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb?
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
None of the Above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a transitional expression?
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
None of the Above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When can I NOT use a colon after a list?
After a verb
After an adjective
After a pronoun
None of the Above
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses when the second clause EXPLAINS/RESTATES the meaning of the first?
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
None of the Above
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark do I use between the chapter and verse in biblical scriptures? (Ruth 111-13)
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
Dash
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.2.2B
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