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WorksheetsCommas, semicolons, and colons.
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
2.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
3.
To make the dive scientists designed a deep-sea vehicle.
a)
make,
b)
dive,
c)
scientists,
d)
As it is
4.
Lauren did of course keep a log.
a)
Lauren,
b)
,of course,
c)
did,
d)
As it is
5.
Scientists transformed the Challenger a British warship into a floating laboratory.
a)
Challenger,
b)
,a British warship,
c)
transformed,
d)
As it is
6.
On March 3 1965 her mother opened a store
a)
March, 3, 1965
b)
March 3, 1965,
c)
March 3 1965,
d)
As it is
7.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol,
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
8.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
a)
was, wearing
b)
waiter, who
c)
Liza, who
9.
Jill who is my sister shut the door.
a)
Jill, who is my sister shut the door.
b)
Jill, who is my sister, shut the door.
c)
correct
10.
Let's eat grandma!
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma!
11.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
My father was born on December 1, 1976.
b)
My father was born on December, 1 1976.
12.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
Caroline lives in Albany, New York.
b)
Caroline lives in Albany New, York.
13.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately
a)
Today is Wednesday, January 25th, 2017.
b)
Today is Wednesday January 25th 2017.
c)
Today is Wednesday January, 25th 2017.
d)
Today is Wednesday January, 25th, 2017,
14.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately?
a)
Friday April 1st 2016
b)
Friday, April, 1st, 2016
c)
Friday, April 1st, 2016
d)
Friday April 1st, 2016
15.
Which date is written correctly?
a)
September 18, 1976
b)
September, 18, 1976
c)
September 18 1976
16.
Which date is written correctly?
a)
December 25 1990,
b)
December, 25,1990
c)
December 25, 1990
17.
When writing the date, the comma comes _______ the day.
a)
before
b)
before and after
c)
after
d)
no comma neeed
18.
When writing a city and state, the comma comes _________ the two.
a)
between
b)
before
c)
after
19.
Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.
a)
I ate, pork, potatoes, and bread.
b)
I ate pork, potatoes, and bread.
c)
I ate pork, potatoes, and, bread.
20.
Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word and could be inserted in its place.
a)
Jason is a handsome, charming boy.
b)
Jason is a handsome charming boy.
21.
Use a comma before and after a word used as an interrupter, such as however.
a)
The dog, however, still needs to be taken outside.
b)
The dog however, still needs to be taken outside.
22.
Use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.
a)
I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana 20 years ago.
b)
I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 20 years ago.
23.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I live in New Palestine, Indiana.
b)
I live in New Palestine Indiana.
c)
I live, in, New Palestine, Indiana.
24.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We ate chicken, rice, and, carrots.
25.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
May 5 2016
b)
May, 5 2016
c)
May 5, 2016
26.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I want to go to Orlando Florida.
b)
I want to go to, Orlando, Florida.
c)
I want to go to Orlando, Florida.
27.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
July 4 2016
b)
July 4, 2016
c)
July, 4, 2016
28.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma!
Let's eat grandma!
a)
Let's eat, grandma!
b)
Let's, eat grandma!
29.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Let's have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.
b)
Let's may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.
30.
Which is the correct way to punctuate an address?
a)
Lexington, South Carolina
b)
Lexington South Carolina
c)
Lexington South, Carolina
31.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
32.
Which is the correct way to use a comma in an address?
a)
Idaho Falls Idaho
b)
Idaho, Falls Idaho
c)
Idaho Falls, Idaho
33.
Where should the comma go?
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
vehicle,
b)
worked,
c)
Fortunately,
d)
The sentence does not need commas
34.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
35.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
,Well I suppose.
b)
Well I, suppose.
c)
Well, I suppose.
36.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs
b)
Coffee tea sugar milk eggs
c)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs
d)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs
37.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
a)
was, wearing
b)
waiter, who
c)
Liza, who
38.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
39.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
40.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
b)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family.
c)
I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family.
d)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
41.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
42.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
43.
During the lengthy speech Alex fell asleep.
a)
speech,
b)
Alex,
c)
lengthy
d)
As it is
44.
Roger led the way and shouted encouragement yet the first time explorers were reluctant to follow,
a)
Roger,
b)
,yet
c)
yet,
d)
As it is
45.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol,
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
46.
Before you read this tale you may want to dress warm.
a)
you,
b)
Before,
c)
tale,
d)
As it is
47.
The election is over but campaign posters still can be seen everywhere.
a)
over,
b)
but,
c)
posters,
d)
AS it is
48.
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
a)
comma
b)
colon
c)
semicolon
49.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
The teacher wrote her lesson plans, graded papers and made out a test.
b)
The teacher wrote her lesson plans, graded papers, and made out a test.
50.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher, planned our trip to Austin.
b)
Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher planned our trip to Austin.
51.
Which sentence is punctuated INCORRECTLY?
a)
Today, the track team is leaving early.
b)
We brought apples, oranges, pineapples, and grapes to the picnic.
c)
We bought a new puppy, his name is Fred.
52.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Because we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework.
b)
We must check with our teachers about missing homework, because we are leaving early.
c)
Because, we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework.
53.
We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear.
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
colon
54.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Whenever the movie is over, my mom said she would take us for pizza.
b)
Whenever the movie is over; my mom said she would take us for pizza.
55.
If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV _____ or you can play video games.
a)
colon
b)
comma
c)
semicolon
56.
My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us.
a)
colon
b)
comma
c)
semicolon
57.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
We visited Austin, our state capitol.
b)
We visited Austin our state capitol.
c)
We visited, Austin, our state capitol.
58.
There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
59.
Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
60.
The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
61.
He was very tired ___ but he decided to go to class rather than take a nap.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
62.
The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
63.
The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
64.
It was the first of June ___ all the buds on the trees were starting to open.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
65.
There is only one thing to do while my parents are on vacation ___ have a party!
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
66.
I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
67.
The following students are to be dismissed ___ Jane Lane, Tina Fey, and Patrick Stewart.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
68.
The challenges are not impossible ___ but they are very hard to overcome.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
69.
If he misses this appointment ___ he'll have to wait another six months.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
70.
Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
71.
I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
72.
I'm going to leave early ___ unless the boss comes back from the meeting.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
73.
Even when the house looks clean ___ there is usually dirt swept under the rugs.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
74.
The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
75.
Daniel moved to Florida ___ and he really likes it there.
a)
b)
c)
d)
no punctuation needed
76.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses (related in meaning) with a conjunction in between?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
77.
Which punctuation mark do I used before a list of items?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
78.
Which punctuation mark do I use before a long, formal statement or quotation?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
79.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
80.
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
a)
However
b)
But
c)
Indeed
d)
Furthermore
81.
Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses when the second clause EXPLAINS/RESTATES the meaning of the first?
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
d)
None of the Above
82.
Which of the following lists is correct?
a)
I invited Beth, my roommate; Jessi, my friend; and Katie, my mom.
b)
I invied Beth; my roommate; Jessi; my friend; and Katie; my mom.
c)
I invited Beth, my roommate, Jessi, my friend, and Katie, my mom.
d)
I invited Beth, my roommate: Jessi, my friend: and Katie, my mom.
83.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.
b)
The American flag has three colors, red, white, and blue.
c)
The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue
d)
The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.
84.
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
She said she loved the book; so I gave it to her.
b)
She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
c)
She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.
d)
She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.
85.
We forgot to ask about a visa: consequently, we were not permitted to enter.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
visa, consequently, we
c)
visa consequently, we
d)
visa; consequently, we
86.
What goes in the blank?
Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London___ she is best known for her award-winning novel White Teeth.
Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London___ she is best known for her award-winning novel White Teeth.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
87.
What goes in the blank?
Thomas Edison is remembered for inventing the phonograph and electric lightbulb, but he held more than one thousand patents for devices like ___an improved stock ticker, alkaline storage batteries, and an early movie camera.
Thomas Edison is remembered for inventing the phonograph and electric lightbulb, but he held more than one thousand patents for devices like ___an improved stock ticker, alkaline storage batteries, and an early movie camera.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
88.
What goes in the blank?
Fourth of July fireworks displays can be found in St. Louis, Missouri ___ Addison, Texas ___ and Stone Mountain, Georgia, where fireworks follow a 3-D laser show.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
89.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
Hamburgers can be cooked: well done, medium or rare.
b)
Hamburgers can be cooked well done, medium or rare.
c)
Hamburgers can be cooked, such as well done, medium or rare.
d)
Hamburgers can be cooked many ways, such as: well done, medium or rare.
90.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
The choice was clear concerning what I wanted to do: go to college.
b)
The choice was clear concerning what I wanted to do, for example: go to college.
c)
The choice was clear: I wanted to go to college.
d)
The choice was clear: for example, that I wanted to go to college.
91.
I am hot I am wearing a sweater and a jacket.
a)
hot; I
b)
hot:I
c)
hot, I
d)
As it is
92.
There is only one way to make it to the top hard work
a)
top; hard
b)
top: hard
c)
top, hard
d)
As it is
93.
Jane likes fruit however she does not like apples.
a)
;however,
b)
,however;
c)
:however,
d)
As it is
94.
This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians “I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.”
a)
mathematicians:
b)
,mathematicians,
c)
mathematicians;
d)
As it is
95.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
96.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
97.
We are studying the works by the landscape artist Amorsolo.
a)
artist,
b)
works,
c)
Amorsolo,
d)
As it is
98.
Advance Lifesaving which is a good course prepares students to be lifeguards.
a)
Lifesaving,
b)
,which is a good course,
c)
course,
d)
As it is
99.
Ida jumped into her boat and she headed east.
a)
,and
b)
and,
c)
Ida,
d)
As it is
100.
The election is over but campaign posters still can be seen everywhere.
a)
over,
b)
but,
c)
posters,
d)
AS it is
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