Punctuation: colons, commas, and semicolons
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10th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct punctuation mark for the blank:
"I have one goal for this weekend_ complete my entire reading list."
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct punctuation mark for the blank:
"After an intense workout_ Lucas decided to compete in a weightlifting competition."
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"The stars were twinkling in the sky_ they were absolutely beautiful."
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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