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Commas, Semi-Colons, and Colons

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
After school I like to play video games do my homework and eat a snack.
b)
After school I like to play video games, do my homework, and eat a snack.
c)
After school I like to play video games, do my, homework and eat a snack.
d)
After school I like to play video games do my homework, and eat a snack.
2.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.
b)
We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.
c)
We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.
d)
We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.
3.
Which sentence is not written correctly?
a)
The movie was long; I was up way past my bedtime.
b)
The movie was long I was up way past my bedtime.
c)
The movie was long, and I was up way past my bedtime.
d)
The movie was long.  I was up way past my bedtime.
4.

What is this symbol called?

:

a)

Colon

b)

Double Dots

c)

Semi Colon

d)

Eyeballs

5.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Mrs. May, who is standing behind you, is breathing down your neck.

b)

Mrs. May, who is standing behind you is breathing down your neck.

c)

Mrs. May who is standing behind you is breathing down your neck.

d)

Mrs. May, who is standing, behind you is breathing down your neck.

6.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
That woman is a teacher; she is popular with students.
b)
It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.
c)
The pie is fresh; my shoes are too tight.
d)
At the strike on one; Disney World is a magical place.
7.

What is the name of this symbol?

,

a)

Semi Colon

b)

Question Mark

c)

Explanation Mark

d)

None of the Above

8.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The lost dog appeared on my doorstep, hungry and tired.
b)
The lost dog appeared on my doorstep hungry and tired.
c)
The lost , dog appeared, on my doorstep, hungry and tired.
d)
The lost dog, appeared, on my doorstep hungry and tired.
9.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The small dog is very loud; It's surprising.
b)
The small dog is very loud: it's surprising.
c)
The small dog is very loud; it's surprising.
d)
The small dog is very loud? It's surprising.
10.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

b)

Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

c)

Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

d)

Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

11.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I have to eat dinner at 4;50.
b)
My mother washed my clothes, and I put them in the dresser.
c)
In my bookbag, you will find; books, pencils, and a hair bow.
d)
That woman was a teacher she is; popular with students.
12.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding; are my favorite things to do on vacation.
b)
Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding: are my favorite things to do on vacation.
c)
Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation.
d)
Skiing surfing and horsevack riding, are my favorite things to do on vacation.
13.

Which sentence is written incorrectly?

a)

Paula's hair is naturally blond. She dyes it black.

b)

Paula's hair is naturally blond, and she dyes it black.

c)

Paula's hair is naturally blond: she dyes it black.

d)

Paula's hair is naturally blond; she dyes it black.

14.

What is this symbol called?

;

a)

Half a Colon

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

Comma

15.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Yes I would like to go to Disney World.
b)
Yes I would, like to go to Disney World.
c)
Yes, I would like to go to Disney World.
d)
Yes I would like to go to, Disney World.
16.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.
b)
The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.
c)
The following items are needed for school; paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.
d)
The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.
17.
Which sentence is written correctly.
a)
At 5:30 Mike grabbed a sandwich, he wasn't hungry for dinner.
b)
At 5;30 Mike grabbed a sandwich; he wasn't hungry for dinner.
c)
At 5:30 Mike grabbed a sandwich; he wasn't hungry for dinner.
d)
At 5,30 Mike grabbed a sandwich; he wasn't hungry for dinner.
18.

Which date is written correctly?

a)

October, 8 1990

b)

October, 8, 1990

c)

October 8 1990

d)

October 8, 1990

19.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The pie is fresh; it was made yesterday.
b)
The pie is fresh, and it was made yesterday.
c)
The pie is fresh. It was made yesterday.
d)
all the above
20.

Which sentence is incorrect?

a)

I ate a whole pie now I'm full.

b)

I ate a whole pie, and now I'm full.

c)

I ate a whole pie; now I'm full.

d)

I ate a whole pie. Now I'm full.

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