EP Punctuation Practice 2

Which sentence uses the **semi-colon** correctly?

• RJ wants to graduate early; so he is taking extra classes.

• RJ wants to graduate early; and he is taking extra classes.

Which sentence uses the **colon** correctly?

• Charleston is excited for senior year: he has a lot of plans.

• Charleston is excited for senior year: getting good grades, applying to college, and finding a job.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Akeelah's goal is to get a full scholarship.

• Akeelahs' goal is to get a full scholarship.

Which sentence uses the **dash** correctly?

• Ky'Rell wants to go to a big university—he’s working hard to make it happen.

• Ky'Rell wants to go to a big university, he’s working hard to make it happen—.

Which sentence uses the **semi-colon** correctly?

• Ca'Ray studied all weekend; he feels ready for the SAT.

• Ca'Ray studied all weekend; but he feels ready for the SAT.

Which sentence uses the **colon** correctly?

• Fin is preparing for his future: college, career, and financial independence.

• Fin is preparing for his future: and he is very excited about it.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Martez’s grades improved after he started studying more.

• Martezs' grades improved after he started studying more.

Which sentence uses the **dash** correctly?

• Cassandra’s favorite part of school—besides seeing her friends—is English class.

• Cassandra’s favorite part of school—besides seeing her friends, is English class.

Which sentence uses the **semi-colon** correctly?

• Bryce wants to save money; so he got a part-time job.

• Bryce wants to save money; and he got a part-time job.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Fin cant wait for graduation day.

• Fin can’t wait for graduation day.