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WorksheetsComma vs. Semicolon
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
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1.
What is it called when a writer joins two complete sentences with a comma?
a)
comma junction
b)
conjunction
c)
comma splice
d)
sentence joining
2.
Comma splices are correction punctuation.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Which of these is a comma splice?
a)
I saw a coyote, so I ran home.
b)
I saw a coyote; hence, I ran home.
c)
I saw a coyote. I ran home.
d)
I saw a coyote, I ran home.
4.
Which of these is a comma splice?
a)
The boy talked, the girl laughed.
b)
The boy talked; subsequently, the girl laughed.
c)
The boy talked, and the girl laughed.
d)
The boy talked. The girl laughed.
5.
Which of these is correctly punctuated?
a)
I ate ice cream. I felt sick.
b)
I ate ice cream, I felt sick.
c)
I ate ice cream so I felt sick.
d)
I ate ice cream consequently, I felt sick.
6.
Which of these is correctly punctuated?
a)
The dog was not attractive, however he was sweet.
b)
The dog was not attractive; however, he was sweet.
c)
The dog was attractive however; he was sweet.
d)
The dog was not attractive, however, he was sweet.
7.
Which of these correctly uses a conjunction to join two sentences?
a)
He grew a lot of cabbage, yet he didn't like the taste.
b)
He grew a lot of cabbage yet he didn't like the taste.
c)
He grew a lot of cabbage, yet, he didn't like the taste.
d)
He grew a lot of cabbage. Yet, he didn't like the taste.
8.
Which of these correctly uses a conjunction to join two sentences?
a)
I burnt the tortilla. The smoke alarm rang.
b)
I burnt the tortilla, so the smoke detector rang.
c)
I burnt the tortilla, the smoke detector rang.
d)
I burnt the tortilla so the smoke detector rang.
9.
Which of these correctly uses a conjunction to join the two sentences?
a)
The sun rose. The birds chirped.
b)
The sun rose; the birds chirped.
c)
The sun rose and the birds chirped.
d)
The sun rose, and the birds chirped.
10.
Which of these does not require a comma because it does not contain two complete sentences?
a)
The coffee was cold and it tasted bitter.
b)
The coffee was cold yet I still drank it.
c)
The coffee was cold and tasted awful.
d)
The coffee was cold but it still smelled delicious.
11.
Which of these does not require a comma because it does not contain two complete sentences?
a)
The day was cold and windy.
b)
The day was cold and it looked like it might rain.
c)
The day was cold but it was sunny.
d)
The day was cold and I had forgotten my jacket.
12.
When can you use a semicolon?
a)
Too make a list of three simple items
b)
To join two sentences that are related
c)
After an introductory phrase
d)
To separate extra information
13.
What can you replace the comma with?
I will go to Santa Cruz, it is one of my favorite places.
I will go to Santa Cruz, it is one of my favorite places.
a)
two commas
b)
apostrophe
c)
nothing
d)
semicolon
14.
What can you replace the comma with?
The redwoods are giant, they have been growing for a thousand years.
The redwoods are giant, they have been growing for a thousand years.
a)
the word "and"
b)
semicolon
c)
the word "for"
d)
nothing
15.
Where does the semicolon go?
a)
Vanilla ice cream is very popular my favorite; is black cherry.
b)
Vanilla ice cream; is very popular my favorite is black cherry.
c)
Vanilla; ice cream is very popular my favorite is black cherry.
d)
Vanilla ice cream is very popular; my favorite is black cherry.
16.
Where does the semicolon go?
a)
I spent a lot of time writing this poem; I hope you enjoy it.
b)
I spent; a lot of time writing this poem I hope you enjoy it.
c)
I spent a lot of time writing; this poem; I hope you enjoy it.
d)
I spent a lot of time writing this poem I hope; you enjoy it.
17.
Words such as "subsequently," "furthermore," "in addition," "however," and "additionally" are called ________________.
a)
nouns
b)
conjunctive adverbs
c)
adjectives
d)
helping verbs
18.
Which is correctly punctuated?
a)
I don't really enjoy camping nonetheless my parents signed me up for horse camp.
b)
I don't really enjoy camping; nonetheless, my parents signed me up for horse camp.
c)
I don't really enjoy camping, nonetheless, my parents signed me up for horse camp.
d)
I don't really enjoy camping nonetheless my parents signed me up, for horse camp.
19.
Which is correctly punctuated?
a)
Many students gathered in the gym meanwhile others headed out to the field.
b)
Many students gathered in the gym, meanwhile others headed out to the field.
c)
Many students, gathered in the gym, meanwhile, others, headed out to the field.
d)
Many students gathered in the gym; meanwhile, others headed out to the field.
20.
Which is correctly punctuated?
a)
I believe I need a new phone conversely, my parents do not believe this.
b)
I believe I need a new phone; conversely, my parents do not believe this.
c)
I believe I need a new phone, conversely, my parents do not believe this.
d)
I believe I need a new phone conversely my parents do not believe this.
21.
What is one easy way to fix this comma splice?
Time is up, we need to leave.
Time is up, we need to leave.
a)
change the comma to a period.
b)
nothing, it is fine as is
c)
remove the comma and add "nor"
d)
just remove the comma
22.
What is one way to fix this comma splice?
I am going to Disneyland for Spring Break, I have never been there before.
I am going to Disneyland for Spring Break, I have never been there before.
a)
replace the comma with a semicolon
b)
add "so" after the comma
c)
just remove the comma
d)
fine as is
23.
What can you never use to join two sentences together?
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
a comma + a conjunction
d)
you can join sentences together however you want
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