In which of the following sentences is a semicolon used correctly?

She loves cooking; she makes dinner every night.

She loves cooking, she makes dinner every night.

She loves cooking: she makes dinner every night.

She loves cooking - she makes dinner every night.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

I went to the store and bought some milk.

I went to the store, and bought some milk.

I went to the store and, bought some milk.

I went to the store, and, bought some milk.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon:

The sun is high; put on some sunscreen.

The sun is high, put on some sunscreen.

The sun is high: put on some sunscreen.

The sun is high - put on some sunscreen.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

I have a meeting tomorrow; therefore, I need to prepare.

I have a meeting tomorrow, therefore I need to prepare.

I have a meeting tomorrow: therefore I need to prepare.

I have a meeting tomorrow - therefore I need to prepare.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

He didn't see the stop sign; he got a ticket.

He didn't see the stop sign, he got a ticket.

He didn't see the stop sign: he got a ticket.

He didn't see the stop sign - he got a ticket.

Select the sentence with the correct punctuation:

We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Berlin, Germany.

We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Berlin, Germany.

We visited Paris, France: Rome, Italy: and Berlin, Germany.

We visited Paris, France - Rome, Italy - and Berlin, Germany.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

I like apples oranges, and bananas.

I like apples, oranges and bananas.

I like apples oranges and bananas.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon:

She was tired; she went to bed early.

She was tired, she went to bed early.

She was tired: she went to bed early.

She was tired - she went to bed early.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

The cat is sleeping; the dog is awake.

The cat is sleeping, the dog is awake.

The cat is sleeping: the dog is awake.

The cat is sleeping - the dog is awake.

Select the sentence with the correct punctuation:

I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

I need to buy eggs milk, and bread.

I need to buy eggs, milk and bread.

I need to buy eggs milk and bread.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon:

The weather is nice; let's go for a walk.

The weather is nice, let's go for a walk.

The weather is nice: let's go for a walk.

The weather is nice - let's go for a walk.

Comma vs Semicolon

Quiz

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.9-10.2A, L.4.2C, L.9-10.2B

+4

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

Full stop

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Semicolon

Colon

Hyphen

Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.

Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.

Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the correct sentence.

This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs.

This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon and eggs.

This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon and eggs.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air.

semi-colon

colon

comma

none of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following lists is correct?

I invited Beth, my roommate; Jessi, my friend; and Katie, my mom.

I invied Beth; my roommate; Jessi; my friend; and Katie; my mom.

I invited Beth, my roommate, Jessi, my friend, and Katie, my mom.

I invited Beth, my roommate: Jessi, my friend: and Katie, my mom.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only New Zealand and Australia will sign the treaty immediately.

Colon

Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Comma vs Semicolon

25 questions

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Choose the correct sentence.

Choose the correct sentence.

Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air.

Which of the following lists is correct?

Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only New Zealand and Australia will sign the treaty immediately.

Insert the correct punctuation.

Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London ____ she is best known for her award-winning novel 'White Teeth'.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related?

Choose the correct sentence:

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Comma vs Semicolon

25 questions

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Choose the correct sentence.

Choose the correct sentence.

Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air.

Which of the following lists is correct?

Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only New Zealand and Australia will sign the treaty immediately.

Insert the correct punctuation.Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London ____ she is best known for her award-winning novel 'White Teeth'.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related?

Choose the correct sentence:

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Insert the correct punctuation.

Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London ____ she is best known for her award-winning novel 'White Teeth'.