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WorksheetsSoW Semicolons, Colons, Commas Test Review
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
After which word in the sentence below should a semi-colon be inserted?The sky was cloudy however, it never rained.
a)
sky
b)
cloudy
c)
however
d)
never
2.
After which word in the sentence below should a semi-colon be inserted?I enjoy vacationing in the mountains the rest of my family enjoys it as well.
a)
enjoy
b)
vacationing
c)
rest
d)
mountains
mountains
mountains
3.
Is this sentence correct?
The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.
The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.
a)
yes
b)
no
4.
Is this sentence correct?I have a project due Friday in addition I have a test on Monday.
a)
yes
b)
no
5.
Is this sentence correct?
People often say that I look like my sister; however, we don't really see a resemblance.
People often say that I look like my sister; however, we don't really see a resemblance.
a)
yes
b)
no
6.
After which WORDS should a semi-colon be inserted added?
This summer I am going to visit Memphis, Tennessee Little Rock, Arkansas and St. Louis, Missouri.
a)
visit and Memphis
b)
Tennessee and Arkansas
c)
Arkansas and St. Louis
d)
Little Rock and Arkansas
7.
After which word should a colon be inserted?The girls requested the following things for breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.
a)
requested
b)
following
c)
breakfast
d)
sausage
8.
After which word should a colon be inserted?The teacher shared one of John F. Kennedy's most famous quotes "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
a)
Kennedy's
b)
quotes
c)
you
d)
teacher
9.
Is this sentence correct?My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.
a)
yes
b)
no
10.
Is this sentence correct?I left home at 7:10 this morning.
a)
yes
b)
no
11.
Is this sentence correct?After Christmas, we will be studying: ancient Rome, fractions, and volcanoes.
a)
yes
b)
no
12.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The forecast called for a great deal of rain consequently, the party was postponed.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
13.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers, and poster board.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
14.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?
If you want a snack, there is fruit in the bowl and crackers in the pantry.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
15.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?Football is my son's favorite sport, but my daughter prefers volleyball.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
16.
Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.
a)
you,
b)
you;
c)
you:
d)
you
17.
John went to the party for one reason only to get revenge.
a)
only,
b)
only;
c)
only:
d)
only
18.
We always swim, then eat lunch, then take a nap.
a)
always,
b)
always;
c)
always:
d)
always
19.
The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed!
a)
explicit,
b)
explicit;
c)
explicit:
d)
explicit
20.
The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.
a)
flooded,
b)
flooded;
c)
flooded:
d)
flooded
21.
Larry was looking at three different cars a Bugatti, a Lamborghini, and an Alfa Romeo.
a)
cars,
b)
cars;
c)
cars:
d)
cars
22.
He sent me to buy him jeans, a sweater, and a pair of Jordans.
a)
him,
b)
him;
c)
him:
d)
him
23.
If you pass this test, it means three things you understand colon usage, you're pretty good at English, and you have earned a high-five from your teacher.
a)
things,
b)
things;
c)
things:
d)
things
24.
I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.
a)
reason; to
b)
reason: to
c)
reason, to
d)
As it is
25.
I am hot I am wearing a sweater and a jacket.
a)
hot; I
b)
hot:I
c)
hot, I
d)
As it is
26.
Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.
a)
Paris; Italy; Germany
b)
Paris: Italy, Germany
c)
Paris, Italy, Germany,
d)
no change
27.
You will need the following ingredients milk, sugar, flour, and eggs.
a)
ingredients; milk
b)
ingredients: milk
c)
ingredients, milk
28.
I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money
a)
car; I
b)
car:I
c)
car, I
d)
As it is
29.
When I get home I am going to brush my teeth.
a)
home: I
b)
home, I
c)
home; I
d)
As it is
30.
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
31.
Jane likes fruit however she does not like apples.
a)
;however,
b)
,however;
c)
:however,
d)
As it is
32.
Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt.
a)
,my teacher,
b)
:my teacher,
c)
:my teacher,
d)
As it is
33.
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
34.
The man was wet he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
a)
wet;he
b)
wet:he
c)
wet, he
d)
As it is
35.
If I get a new job I will be very happy.
a)
job; I
b)
job: I
c)
job, I
d)
As it is
36.
They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
a)
;but,
b)
,but
c)
:but
d)
As it is
37.
Terry is working on a project and he should be finished with it next week.
a)
;and
b)
:and
c)
,and
d)
As it is
38.
My father ended every conversation the same way “Don’t give up.”
a)
way;
b)
way:
c)
way,
d)
As it is
39.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
b)
I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.
40.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
b)
Please buy me an ice cream cone.
41.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
42.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
b)
The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats.
43.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
44.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
45.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
b)
I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.
46.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
My name is Tom I don't really like my name.
b)
My name is Tom; I don't really like my name.
c)
My name is: Tom I don't really like m name.
47.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
My brother likes: vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
b)
My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
48.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.
b)
Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.
c)
Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.
49.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs.
b)
This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon, and eggs.
c)
This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon, and eggs.
50.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
The window was open; the cat thought it could fly.
b)
The window was open the cat thought it could fly.
c)
The window was: open the cat thought it could fly.
51.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
I want you to understand one thing I love eating pizza.
b)
I want you to understand: one thing I love eating pizza.
c)
I want you to understand one thing: I love eating pizza.
52.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.
b)
Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.
53.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
Even though my Dad hates Hockey; I can't get enough of it.
b)
Even though my Dad hates Hockey, I can't get enough of it.
54.
Choose the best sentence.
a)
Lance hates the heat; because it just makes him feel miserable.
b)
Lance hates the heat; it just makes him feel miserable.
55.
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
a)
comma
b)
colon
c)
semicolon
56.
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.
57.
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.
58.
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.
59.
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.
60.
We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear.
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
colon
61.
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.
62.
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
63.
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
64.
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.
65.
In addition to digging up bones, Grant also found: soda cans a toy car, some trash bags, and a burrow that was once the home of a family of groundhogs.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
found soda cans,
c)
found; soda cans
d)
found soda cans
66.
For instance, the boots used in the military are the same as those from World War II, they’re incredibly durable, reliable, and are a symbol of what the soldiers stand for.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
World War II, their
c)
World War II; their
d)
World War II; they’re
67.
Just consider some of the misconceptions about pigs, that they are dirty, that they carry diseases, and that they are unintelligent.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
pigs:
c)
pigs
d)
pigs;
68.
After a while, Mitchell realized he no longer needed his: cell phone, battery-powered fan, or laptop out in the woods.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
needed his
c)
needed, his
d)
needed the following: his
69.
I’d have to say that the neighbor we’re closest with is Mr. Patel; it’s his kids who often come with us to the farmers market on weekends.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Patel; its
c)
Patel, its
d)
Patel, it’s
70.
It’s also wrong, the thousands of commuters who push and punch each other to reach their destinations more quickly don’t realize their rudeness.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Its also wrong,
c)
Its also wrong:
d)
It’s also wrong:
71.
In addition to blogging about the school’s fundraising for a new library, Tyson also posted weekly updates, shared flyers for distribution, and uploaded interviews to help spread the word.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
posted weekly updates
c)
posted: weekly updates
d)
posted: weekly updates,
72.
The pros of taking this job are hard to ignore, the good pay with benefits, the nice corner office overlooking the city, and, most importantly, the ability to change the world for the better.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
ignore
c)
ignore:
d)
ignore;
73.
There are a surprising number of allusions to religion in the media’s nicknames for athletes, Bear Witness, the Prophet, the Savior.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
athletes
c)
athletes:
d)
athletes;
74.
Afterwards, Lucia realized she had been wrong and still needed her: mother’s guidance, a physical therapist, and the will to improve her performance.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
needed some:
c)
needed, her
d)
needed her
75.
When she finally gets home, Cindy examines the contents of her package: a book about setting goals and attaining them, a picture of her mother at graduation, and a medal from a race she won.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
package. A
c)
package a
d)
package; a
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