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(A) GRAMMAR TEST #3 REVIEW (Commas, Colons, & Semicolons)

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 3hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How is it one careless match can start a forest fire; but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Is the semicolon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
2.
Is the following comma used correctly:
"Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you, but not in one ahead."
a)
Yes
b)
No
3.
Is the following comma used correctly:
"America is a country where half the money is spent buying food, and the other half is spent trying to lose weight."
a)
Yes
b)
No
4.

My mom once said, "It is amazing how quickly the kids learn to drive a car, yet are unable to understand the lawn mower, snowblower, and vacuum cleaner." Is the comma used correctly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Is the semicolon used correctly?

Housework can’t kill you; but why take a chance?

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.
I like work: it fascinates me.
Is the colon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
7.
"Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings." Is the colon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
8.
"Why do people say 'no offense;' right before they’re about to offend you?" Is the semicolon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
9.
Greg King once said, "Do not argue with an idiot, he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." Is the comma used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
10.
Oscar Wilde said, "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go. " Is the semicolon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
11.
Nothing sticks more than: that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.
Is the colon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.
"The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are: composed entirely of lost airline luggage." Is the colon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
13.
"I love deadlines; I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Is the semicolon used correctly?
a)
Yes
b)
No
14.
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
a)
comma
b)
colon
c)
semicolon
15.
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. 
16.
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. 
17.
We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear. 
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
colon
18.
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. 
19.
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
20.
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
21.
What goes in the blank? 
Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air on my morning job.  
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
22.
What goes in the blank? 
 
Since the Maya of Central America began eating a Western diet high in sugar in the 1950s___ their rate of diabetes has surged.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
23.
What goes in the blank? 
In 2009, President George W. Bush declared the Pacific Remote Islands a marine national monument___ and President Barack Obama announced a plan to expand the monument just five years later.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
24.
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.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
25.
What goes in the blank? 
 
After a large economic expansion took place in the 1980s___ money flooded into Thailand, and Bangkok, the country's capital, became a thriving urban center.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
26.
What goes in the blank? 
 
Wilma Rudolph battled polio until the age of twelve__ but went on to become the first American woman to win three Olympic gold medals.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
27.
What goes in the blank? 
Both Pablo Picasso__ and Georges Braque are sometimes considered the founders of the art movement known as Cubism.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
28.
What goes in the blank? 
 
Mother yaks climb to higher altitudes than do males or females without calves___ researchers believe the steep mountain slopes may help protect calves from predators and provide a richer source of food.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
29.
What goes in the blank? 

Leonardo Pisano Bigollo, also known as Fibonacci, did not actually discover Fibonacci numbers__ but he did popularize them by including them in his work Liber Abaci.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
30.
What goes in the blank? 
Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air on my morning job.  
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
31.
What goes in the blank? 
 job.
 You can try several things to speed up your computer__ add more RAM, run a memory-cleaning application, check the antivirus software, and delete any unnecessary auto-start programs.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
32.
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.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
33.
What goes in the blank? 
Milliner Ashley Lloyd incorporates feather ___ flowers ___ and even insects into her hat and headpiece designs.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
34.
What goes in the blank? 
Chicago, Illinois, has been home to several notable American writers ___ Sandra Cisneros, Gwendolyn Brooks, Floyd Dell, Scott Turow, Carl Sandburg, and Shel Silverstein.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
35.
What goes in the blank? 
Members of the ancient Tsimane Indian tribe living in Anachere, Bolivia, get a majority of their food from rivers in the Amazon Basin___  the  forest ___or their gardens.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
36.
What goes in the blank? 
According to data from 2011 and earlier, some twenty to thirty-two percent of wild-caught seafood imported into the United States was from  unregulated__ illegal___ and unreported "pirate" fishing sources.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
37.
What goes in the blank? 
Several ingredients in common pesticides have been linked to___ hormonal changes, cancer, kidney or liver toxicity, and depression.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
38.
What goes in the blank? 
Our pitcher gave up only one hit in the first four innings__ struck out six  players___and drove in our team's first two runs.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
d)
none of the above
39.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.
b)
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
c)
You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
d)
You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.
40.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.
b)
The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now.
c)
The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.
d)
The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.
41.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
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.
42.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
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.
43.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.
b)
I have been to San Francisco California; Reno Nevada; and Seattle Washington.
c)
I have been to San Francisco California, Reno Nevada, and Seattle Washington.
d)
I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.
44.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
The reporter interviewed the following people: the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.
b)
The reporter interviewed the following people; the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.
c)
The reporter interviewed the following people. The department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.
d)
The reporter interviewed the following people, the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.
45.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians. "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."
b)
This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."
c)
This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians: "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."
d)
This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians; "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."
46.

There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

47.

Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

48.

The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

49.

The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

50.

The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

51.

I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

52.

The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

53.

Even when the house looks clean ___ there is usually dirt swept under the rugs.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

54.

I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

55.

Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

56.
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.
57.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
b)
Please buy me an ice cream cone. 
58.
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.
59.
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. 
60.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 
61.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 
62.
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.
63.
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.
64.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My brother likes: vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
b)
My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
65.
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.
66.
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.
67.
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.
68.
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.
69.
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.
70.
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. 
71.
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
72.
 I am hot I am wearing a sweater and a jacket. 
a)
hot; I
b)
hot:I
c)
hot, I
d)
As it is
73.

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.

a)

Paris; Italy; Germany

b)

Paris: Italy, Germany

c)

Paris, Italy, Germany,

d)

no change

74.
You will need the following ingredients milk, sugar, flour, and eggs.
a)
ingredients; milk
b)
ingredients: milk
c)
ingredients, milk
75.
 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
76.
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
77.
 Jane likes fruit however she does not like apples. 
a)
;however,
b)
,however;
c)
:however,
d)
As it is
78.
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
79.
 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
80.
If I get a new job I will be very happy. 
a)
job; I
b)
job: I
c)
job, I
d)
As it is
81.
They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
a)
;but,
b)
,but
c)
:but
d)
As it is
82.
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
83.
 My father ended every conversation the same way “Don’t give up.”
a)
way;
b)
way:
c)
way,
d)
As it is
84.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

My mother often recites this Shakespeare quote _____ "All that glitters is not gold."

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

85.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

I enjoy reading books ___ however, I don't often have time to finish them.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

86.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

Please be sure to pick up these items from the store ___ milk, eggs, bread, chocolate ice cream.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

87.

Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation:

The small dog is incredibly loud ___ it's surprising.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

88.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

We plan on arriving at school at 7 ___ 45 in the morning.

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

89.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:

I enjoy eating ice cream ___ Did I tell you the other day about my test results?

a)

; (semicolon)

b)

: (colon)

c)

. (period)

d)

- (hyphen)

90.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two leaders in our group; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two leaders in our group, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two leaders in our group Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two leaders in our group: Linda and Fiona.

91.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

That man is a fantastic teacher; therefore, he is popular with students.

b)

It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.

c)

The pie includes these ingredients; strawberries, rhubarb, and blackberries.

d)

At the stroke of midnight; Disneyland becomes a magical place.

92.

Where could you place a semicolon (;) in the following?

I'm just a poor boy. I need no sympathy because I'm easy come, easy go.

a)

after "boy" (Replace the period with a semicolon.)

b)

after "sympathy"

c)

after "easy"

d)

after "come" (Replace the comma with a semicolon.)

93.

Because Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

94.

Although, I want to go to Hawaii for Joe’s wedding I have to work.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

95.

Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

96.

During spring break, my days will consist of: eating, watching Netflix, and sleeping.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

97.

Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

98.

Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

99.

Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

100.

Dorothy failed her test, which was extremely difficult.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

101.

Dorothy failed her test; it was extremely difficult.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

102.

Studies show that children; who are physically active may perform better in the classroom.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

children,

c)

children

d)

children:

103.

Last week, Theodore, who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $10,000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

student won

c)

scholarship: parents

d)

scholarship, parents

104.

Julie was thoroughly confused: she couldn’t figure out where she put her car keys.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

confused, she

c)

confused she,

d)

confused she

105.

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;

106.

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.

107.

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.

108.

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.

109.

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.

110.

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.

111.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of commas...

a)

Applications are due by Friday, December 31, 2019.

b)

Applications are due by Friday, December 31 2019.

c)

Applications are due by Friday December 31, 2019.

d)

Applications are due by Friday December 31 2019.

112.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of commas...

a)

Cleo is a good singer but she’s an even better dancer.

b)

Cleo, is a good singer, but she’s an even better dancer.

c)

Cleo is a good singer, but she’s an even better dancer.

d)

Cleo is a good singer, but she’s, an even better dancer.

113.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of commas...

a)

Mom went to the supermarket and bought lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots for the salad.

b)

Mom went to the supermarket and bought lettuce, tomatoes and carrots for the salad.

c)

Mom went to the supermarket and bought lettuce tomatoes, and carrots for the salad.

d)

Mom went to the supermarket and bought lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots, for the salad.

114.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of commas...

a)

After, opening the new cookie tin, Chester had a hard time replacing the lid.

b)

After opening the new cookie tin Chester had a hard time replacing the lid.

c)

After opening the new cookie tin, Chester had a hard time replacing the lid.

d)

After opening the new cookie tin, Chester had a hard time, replacing the lid.

115.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of quotations...

a)

"I hope you will be here" he said.

b)

"I hope you will be here," he said.

c)

"I hope you will be here, he said."

d)

I hope you will be here, "he said."

116.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of quotations...

a)

"Will you still be my friend? she asked."

b)

"Will you still be my friend?" , she asked.

c)

"Will you still be my friend?" she asked.

d)

"Will you still be my friend." she asked.

117.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of quotations...

a)

Richard Burton performed the song "Camelot" in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot.

b)

Richard Burton performed the song "Camelot" in the "1960" Broadway musical Camelot.

c)

"Richard Burton" performed the song Camelot in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot.

d)

Richard Burton performed the song "Camelot in the 1960 Broadway musical Camelot.

118.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of colons..

a)

He got what he worked for: a promotion

b)

He got what he worked for a: promotion

119.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of colons..

a)

I want the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.

b)

I want the following: items butter, sugar, and flour.

120.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of semicolons..

a)

We can go to the museum to do some research; Mondays are pretty quiet there.

b)

We can go to the museum; to do some research Mondays are pretty quiet there.

c)

We can go to the museum to do some research Mondays; are pretty quiet there.

d)

We can go to the museum to do some research Mondays are pretty quiet there.

121.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of semicolons..

a)

I need the weather statistics for the following cities: London, England, London, Ontario, Paris, France, Paris, Ontario, Perth, Scotland, Perth, Ontario.

b)

I need the weather statistics for the following cities: London; England; London; Ontario; Paris; France; Paris; Ontario; Perth; Scotland; Perth; Ontario.

c)

I need the weather statistics for the following cities: London, England; London, Ontario; Paris, France; Paris, Ontario; Perth, Scotland; Perth, Ontario.

d)

I need the weather statistics for the following cities; London, England; London, Ontario; Paris, France; Paris, Ontario; Perth, Scotland; Perth, Ontario.

122.

Select the sentence with the correct usage of semicolons..

a)

The students had been advised against walking alone at night; however; Cathy decided walking wasn’t dangerous if it was early in the evening.

b)

The students had been advised against walking alone at night; however, Cathy decided walking wasn’t dangerous; if it was early in the evening.

c)

The students had been advised against walking alone at night; however, Cathy; decided walking wasn’t dangerous; if it was early in the evening.

d)

The students had been advised against walking alone at night; however, Cathy decided walking wasn’t dangerous if it was early in the evening.

123.
 You need to work harder ________________ you'll get fired.
a)
;otherwise
b)
,otherwise,
c)
;otherwise,
d)
otherwise
124.
We wanted to go to Portugal________________ we went to Brazil.
a)
instead
b)
;instead,
c)
;instead
d)
,instead,
125.
We wanted to go to the beach; ________________, it started to rain and we stayed at home.
a)
otherwise
b)
however
c)
so
d)
therefore
126.
He has a terrible voice; ________________, he will go down in history as the worst singer ever.
a)
still
b)
undoubldedly
c)
otherwise
d)
instead
127.
John has very little money ________________ his brother Jacob is a millionaire.
a)
; in contrast,
b)
, in contrast,
c)
in contrast
d)
; in contrast
128.
He had seen the 2+2 question on a quiz last week. He knew _________________ that the answer was 4.
a)
; therefore, 
b)
therefore
c)
, therefore,
d)
therefore,
129.
Bringing slime to class  _________________is a mistake.
a)
however
b)
, however,
c)
; however,
d)
; however
130.
She had a thought __ should she make slime, a stress ball, or a bath bomb?
a)
;
b)
:
c)
,
d)
.
131.
________ he did not feel like getting any work done today and got a bad grade.
a)
However
b)
However; 
c)
However,
d)
However:
132.
________ the quarterback rolled right to complete the game winning pass against Ray-Pec.
a)
Meanwhile:
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
Meanwhile;
d)
Meanwhile
133.

Identify the SWABIS in the following sentence: After I saw a cockroach in my burrito, I quit eating from the Taco Truck.

a)

saw

b)

in

c)

after

d)

quit

134.

Is this sentence missing a comma or a semicolon: While I slept on the couch, my cat snuggled up at my feet meanwhile, the dog slept on the floor next to us.

a)

comma

b)

semicolon

135.

Where does this sentence need a correction: I saw a tall, green, gothic-looking home just outside the city; consequently I choose not to buy a house near there.

a)

remove comma after green

b)

change semicolon to comma

c)

add comma after house

d)

add comma after consequently

136.

An independent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can not be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence complex

137.

A dependent clause:

a)

has a subject and a verb but no complete thought

b)

has a subject and a verb and a complete thought

c)

can be a sentence on its own

d)

makes a sentence compound

138.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Clowns juggled while the audience waited for the show to start.
a)
no comma
b)
comma
139.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Whenever you stop to reflect on your work your neurons get stronger.
a)
no comma
b)
comma
140.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
After we eat, I want to see a movie.
b)
Because you sneezed I jumped.
c)
As, we walked you ran.
d)
If you, fall I'll catch you.
141.

What is the subordinate conjunction in this sentence? My brother likes to listen to music while he does his homework.

a)

likes

b)

does

c)

while

d)

listen

142.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Because I was sick I missed school.
b)
Because, I was sick I missed school.
c)
Because, I was sick, I missed school.
d)
Because I was sick, I missed school.
143.

__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

a)

After

b)

Because

c)

If

d)

Where

144.

We can play a game, __________ we can paint a picture.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

so

d)

while

145.

Tommy would take Ann to the bus, __________ that would make him late for work.

a)

because

b)

but

c)

since

d)

while

146.

__________ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see the movie.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Unless

d)

Yet

147.

I wanted to learn about stars, __________ I did some research at the library.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

so

d)

yet

148.

Julie took an umbrella to school __________ it looked like it might rain.

a)

although

b)

because

c)

but

d)

so

149.

Did you want vanilla, chocolate, __________ both kinds of ice cream?

a)

nor

b)

or

c)

so

d)

yet

150.
Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
a)
because
b)
for
c)
and
d)
so
151.
Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
a)
for 
b)
yet 
c)
whether
d)
nor
152.
Choose the compound sentence that is written correctly.
a)
Darien wrote the story.  Elsie took the photographs.
b)
Darien wrote the story and Elsie took the photographs.
c)
Darien wrote the story and, Elsie took the photographs.
d)
Darien wrote the story, and Elsie took the photographs.
153.
Which conjunction would best join the two sentences together?
The students wanted to go out to recess. The teacher said they had too much work.
a)
, and
b)
, but
c)
, or
d)
, for
154.
The weather today will be rainy, ____ we will not go outside for recess.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
and
d)
so
155.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
156.
Is this sentence correct?
Don't tell the neighbor but, I accidentally opened his mail.
a)
Yes
b)
Sure
c)
No, misplaced comma
d)
No, needs another comma before but
157.
Which of the following is the correctly written sentence?
a)
The girl was short but, she still could play basketball.
b)
The girl was short but she still could play basketball.
c)
The girl was short; however she still could play basketball.
d)
The girl was short, but she still could play basketball.
158.

TRUE OR FALSE? A semicolon can be used to connect two independent clauses that are not related to one another.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

159.

TRUE OR FALSE: A semicolon can be used to introduce a list.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

160.

TRUE OR FALSE? A colon can only be used to connect two independent clauses.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

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