1st Quarter Examination

True or False: You should use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence.

• True

• False

True or False: A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related.

• True

• False

True or False: It is acceptable to use a comma to separate a subject from its verb.

• True

• False

True or False: The first word of every sentence should be capitalized.

• True

• False

True or False: Proper nouns, like specific names of people, places, or organizations, should not be capitalized.

• True

• False

Use a _____ to separate items in a list.

A _________ is used at the end of a question.

The name of a specific person, place, or thing is called a _________ noun and should be capitalized.

Use an _________ to show possession (e.g., John's car).

A _________ is used to join two independent clauses that are closely related.