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Commas & Semicolons

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.

b)

In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.

c)

In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.

d)

In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.

2.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

b)

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk, is not very healthy.

c)

Finally, I would like to say, that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

d)

Finally, I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

3.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

Hey, I think I know you.

b)

Hey, I think I know you?

c)

Hey; I think I know you.

d)

Hey I think I know you.

4.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff.

b)

For the field trip; I packed a lot stuff.

c)

For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.

d)

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff;

5.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I packed carrots, a sandwich, and chips; a towel and socks in case I got wet; and a clipboard, notebook, and pencil for taking notes.

b)

I packed carrots, a sandwich, and chips, a towel, and socks in case I got wet; and a clipboard, notebook, and pencil for taking notes.

c)

I packed carrots, a sandwich, and chips; a towel, and socks in case I got wet; and a clipboard, notebook, and pencil for taking notes.

d)

I packed carrots, a sandwich, and chips; a towel and socks in case I got wet; and a clipboard, notebook; and pencil for taking notes.

6.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

Like James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

b)

Like James Forten many successful African, Americans worked to abolish slavery.

c)

Like, James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

d)

Like James Forten, many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

7.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

In the 1700s African Americans were often treated unfairly weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.

b)

In the 1700s, African Americans were often treated unfairly, weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.

c)

In the 1700s, African Americans were often treated, unfairly weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished, for learning to read.

d)

In the 1700s African Americans were often treated unfairly, weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.

8.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

I want to finish my homework early don't you.

b)

I want to finish my homework early, don't you.

c)

I want to finish my homework early, don't you?

d)

I want to finish my homework early; don't you?

9.

Which question uses punctuation correctly?

a)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St Louis, MO.

b)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St. Louis, MO.

c)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA, Trenton, NJ, Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

d)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern PA, Trenton NJ, Baltimore MD, and St. Louis MO.

10.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

The wind, the rain, and the thunder & lightning made the journey worse.

b)

The wind, the rain, and the thunder, & lightning made the journey worse.

c)

The wind, the rain and the thunder, & lightning made the journey worse.

d)

The wind the rain and the thunder & lightning made the journey worse.