CA Grammar Review

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate related ideas?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2

Identify the sentence that demonstrates effective parallel structure.

• She likes to swim, jogging, and to read.

• She likes swimming, jogging, and reading.

• She likes to swim, jogging, and reading.

• She likes swimming, to jog, and reading.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.1

Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly?

• There are three things I need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs.

• There are three things I need to buy; milk, bread, and eggs.

• There are: three things I need to buy, milk, bread, and eggs.

• There are three things: I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon and a colon.

• I have several favorite hobbies; reading, writing, and painting: they all help me relax.

• I have several favorite hobbies: reading, writing, and painting; they all help me relax.

• I have several favorite hobbies; reading, writing, and painting; they all help me relax.

• I have several favorite hobbies: reading, writing, and painting: they all help me relax.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2

Which sentence correctly uses various types of phrases to add variety?

• Running quickly, the dog chased the ball.

• The dog chased the ball, running quickly.

• The dog, running quickly, chased the ball.

• All of the above.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.1

Identify the sentence that uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses.

• 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; and put on some sunscreen.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a colon to introduce a list?

• You need to bring: a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.

• You need to bring a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.

• You need to bring the following: a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.

• You need: to bring a pen, a notebook, and a calculator.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2

Select the sentence that uses effective parallel structure with clauses.

• She said that she would call me and to meet me at the park.

• She said that she would call me and that she would meet me at the park.

• She said she would call me and meeting me at the park.

• She said that she would call me and meeting me at the park.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate two related independent clauses?

• I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside.

• I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside.

• I wanted to go for a walk: it was raining outside.

• I wanted to go for a walk; and it was raining outside.

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2

Choose the sentence that demonstrates strategic use of punctuation for clarity.

• The teacher said, "Read the chapter; and answer the questions."

• The teacher said: "Read the chapter; and answer the questions."

• The teacher said, "Read the chapter; answer the questions."

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TN.AS.LA.9-10.L.CSE.2