Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?

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; I can't, go out tonight.

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

Which of the following sentences correctly uses complex sentences to enhance writing clarity and conciseness?

Although he was tired, he decided to continue working.

He was tired but he decided to continue working.

He decided to continue working because he was tired.

He was tired, he decided to continue working.

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate items in a series.

For breakfast he had eggs, toast, and orange juice.

For breakfast, he had eggs, toast and orange juice.

For breakfast, he had eggs toast, and orange juice.

For breakfast he had, eggs, toast, and orange juice.

Which 2 could you do to proofread your work?

Print it off and read over it again on paper

Hand it in and hope for the best

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation.

The cat that is white and fluffy is sleeping.

The cat, that is white and fluffy, is sleeping.

Which sentence correctly uses semicolons?

A) The manuscript was long; however, it was well-written.

B) The manuscript was long, however, it was well-written.

C) The manuscript was long; however it was well-written.

D) The manuscript was long however, it was well-written.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses complex sentences to enhance writing clarity and conciseness?

A) Although editing is time-consuming, it is crucial for quality writing.

B) Editing is time-consuming but it is crucial for quality writing.

C) Editing is crucial for quality writing because it is time-consuming.

D) Editing is time-consuming, it is crucial for quality writing.

Choose the sentence that correctly demonstrates proper capitalization.

A) The editor in chief reviewed the article.

B) The Editor in Chief reviewed the article.

C) The editor in Chief reviewed the article.

D) The Editor In Chief reviewed the article.

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate items in a series.

B) The editor checked for grammar, punctuation, and style.

A) The editor checked for grammar, punctuation and style.

C) The editor checked for grammar punctuation, and style.

D) The editor checked for, grammar, punctuation, and style.

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1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is written correctly?

Heihei's favorite food is potato chips, although they don't make for a very quite snack.

Heihei's favorite food is potato chips, although they don't make for a very quiet snack.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jan had a mostest wonderful ideas for her new project.

Jan had the most wonderful idea for her new project.

jan had the most wonderful idea for her new project

Jan had the mostest wonderful idea for her new project.

Jan had the most idea for her new project.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

My favorite foods are pizza, hamburgers and ice cream.

My favorite foods are pizza hamburgers, and ice cream.

My favorite foods are pizza, hamburgers, and ice cream.

My favorite foods, are pizza, hamburgers, and ice cream.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the sentence with correct spelling.

The scientist examind the results carefully.

The scientist examined the results carefully.

The scientist examinned the results carefully.

The scientist examinid the results carefully.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

"What time will you be home?" asked Mom.

"What time will you be home"? asked Mom.

"What time will you be home," asked Mom?

"What time will you be home?" Asked Mom.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the sentence with correct capitalization.

I visited the Eiffel tower last summer.

I visited the eiffel Tower last summer.

I visited the Eiffel Tower last summer.

I visited the Eiffel tower Last summer.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that is free of spelling errors.

The archeologist discovered an ancient artifact.

The archealogist discovered an ancient artefact.

The archeologist discovred an ancient artifact.

The archeologist discovered an ancient artefact.

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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