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Semicolons and Commas

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name

Class

Date

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?

Yes

"I love deadlines; I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." Is the semicolon used correctly?

Yes

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.

I have been to San Francisco California; Reno Nevada; and Seattle Washington.

I have been to San Francisco California, Reno Nevada, and Seattle Washington.

I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.

Where should the semicolon go? All the stores in our neighborhood used to be closed on Sunday now they're open all day and sometimes even on Sunday evening.

neighborhood; used

Sunday; now

they're; open

day; and

A semicolon looks like (Look closely!):

;

(Select all that apply) A semicolon can be used:

Between parts of a compound sentence not joined by a conjunction (My sister is a prize figure skater; she will compete in Tokyo next month.)

Between parts of a compound sentence joined by a conjunction (My sister is a prize figure skater; and she will compete in Tokyo next month.)

Between parts of a sentence joined by certain transitional words and phrases in a compound sentence (The movie director wanted to start filming; however, the weather prevented her from doing so.)

Between items in a series if they contain commas (He presented his book proposal to publishers in San Francisco, California; Helena, Montana; Detroit, Michigan; and Atlanta, Georgia.)

^{Is the semicolon in the correct spot?}

I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

Yes

10.

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

correct

incorrect

11.

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

correct

incorrect

12.

My brother ran to the store, he had to get some milk

My brother ran to the store; he had to get some milk.

Correct

My brother ran to the store he had to get some milk.

13.

Destiny one of my students writes on tables.

Destiny, one of my students, writes on tables.

Destiny: one of my students writes on tables.

Correct

14.

Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?

Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher, planned our trip to Austin.

Mrs. Scott, our Texas history teacher planned our trip to Austin.

15.

Which sentence is punctuated INCORRECTLY?

Today, the track team is leaving early.

We brought apples, oranges, pineapples, and grapes to the picnic.

We bought a new puppy, his name is Fred.

16.

^{Is the semicolon used correctly?}

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

Yes

17.

How would you revise the following sentence:
Kip's family is very excited for the wedding, however, LaFawnduh's family doesn't seem thrilled.

Remove the comma after "however"

Change the comma after "wedding" to a semicolon

NO CHANGE

18.

I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!

comma

semicolon

no punctuation

19.

Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.

comma

semicolon

no punctuation

20.

Caracas, Venezuela, and Los Angeles, California, share a common traffic problem both cities, I know, have complex freeway systems and enormous amounts of traffic.

Correct As Is

Incorrect As Is

21.

Should I change the commas after the times to semicolons?

The appointment calendar listed Ms. Alvarano, 10:15, Mr. Barks, 11:00, and Mrs. Low, 11:45.

yes

22.

I was born on Sunday, May 12, 1968 in New York City, New York.

Correct As Is

Incorrect As Is

100 %

Semicolons and Commas

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

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