Punctuation: colons, commas, and semicolons

Choose the correct punctuation mark for the blank:

"I have one goal for this weekend_ complete my entire reading list."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• • A) I went to the store: I bought some groceries.

• • B) I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

• • C) I went to the store; I bought some groceries.

• • D) I went to the store I bought some groceries.

You want to introduce a list of items with a complete sentence before it. Which punctuation mark should you use?

• • A) Comma

• • B) Colon

• C) Semicolon

• D) Period

Choose the correct punctuation mark for the blank:
"After an intense workout_ Lucas decided to compete in a weightlifting competition."

What is the reason for the comma in this sentence: "Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared."

• • A) Separating items in a list

• • B) Setting off an introductory clause

• • C) Joining two independent clauses

• • D) Separating an adjective from a noun

"The stars were twinkling in the sky_ they were absolutely beautiful."

Which sentence is correctly punctuated with a semicolon?

• • A) I love hiking; in the mountains.

• • B) The cake was delicious; the icing was too sweet.

• • C) We went to the park; but it was closed.

• • D) He needs three things; milk, bread, and eggs.

Identify the sentence with an error.

• • A) She loves to read; he prefers movies.

• • B) She loves to read. He prefers movies.

• • C) She loves to read, but he prefers movies.

• • D) She loves to read, he prefers movies.

Fix the error, what should replace the comma?
"I gave you the keys for one reason, to open the door."

What punctuation is used to set off non-essential information that interrupts the flow of a sentence?

• A) Commas

• B) Semicolons

• C) Periods

• D) Colons