WL Punctuation Practice 2

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

• Makhi loves listening to music; it helps him relax after a long day.

• Makhi loves listening to music; and it helps him relax after a long day.

Which sentence uses the **colon** correctly?

• Ron’s favorite music genres are: hip-hop, R&B, and jazz.

• Ron’s favorite music genres are hip-hop, R&B, and jazz.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Ty'Ran's playlist is full of songs that tell a story.

• Ty'Rans' playlist is full of songs that tell a story.

Which sentence uses the **dash** correctly?

• Rome enjoys writing his own lyrics—they help him express his emotions.

• Rome enjoys writing his own lyrics—they help him express his emotions,

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

• Riah relates to music lyrics; they remind her of her own experiences.

• Riah relates to music lyrics; and they remind her of her own experiences.

Which sentence uses the **colon** correctly?

• Bryce listens to music for different reasons: to feel inspired, to relax, and to have fun.

• Bryce listens to music for different reasons: and he enjoys different styles.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Noahs' favorite artist just released a new album.

• Noah’s favorite artist just released a new album.

Which sentence uses the **dash** correctly?

• Makhi finds comfort in music—especially when he’s feeling overwhelmed.

• Makhi finds comfort in music—especially when he’s feeling overwhelmed,

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

• Ron connects with lyrics that tell a story; they help him reflect on his own life.

• Ron connects with lyrics that tell a story; and they help him reflect on his own life.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Ty'Ran cant go a day without listening to music.

• Ty'Ran can’t go a day without listening to music.