Comma, Semicolon, Colon

Comma, Semicolon, Colon

8th Grade

15 Qs

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Comma, Semicolon, Colon

Comma, Semicolon, Colon

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 3+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Lisa has some free time now; therefore, she will coordinate the bake sale. 

correct

incorrect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose whether the missing punctuation is a comma (,) or a colon (:) or a semi colon (;).

I have big dreams_I know I'll be a star!

comma ( , )

colon ( : )

semi colon ( ; )

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose whether the missing punctuation is a comma (,) or a colon (:) or a semi colon (;).

We will need many things for the trip_spending money, coast, lunch.

comma ( , )

colon ( : )

semi colon ( ; )

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the sentence with the correct usage of a colon:

The recipe called for: flour, sugar, and eggs.

I have three favorite colors: blue, green, and red.

The dog barked: loudly and persistently.

The presentation covered three main topics: history, current trends, and future predictions.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Pick the error in the sentence below.
Reading books, by a pool, is a relaxing way to spend the day; however, most people like swimming in the pool, too.

No change

, by a pool, 

day;

pool, 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose whether the missing punctuation is a comma (,) or a colon (:) or a semi colon (;).

The stars were twinkling in the sky_they were beautiful.

comma ( , )

colon ( : )

semi colon ( ; )

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