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Commas and Semicolons

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What word should the comma follow (come after):

The courses are organized and the instructors are excellent.

a)

organized

b)

courses

c)

instructors

d)

excellent

2.

Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

3.

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

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

4.

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

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

5.

Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

6.

Paul was overcome with joy when he saw actor, Keanu Reeves, in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

actor, Keanu Reeves

c)

actor: Keanu Reeves

d)

actor Keanu Reeves

7.

It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.

a)

;

b)

,

c)

:

d)

no punctuation needed

8.

After working out for two months__ Lucas decided to compete in a weightlifting competition.

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

no punctuation needed

9.

Aunt Midge and I played video games throughout most of the reunion__ because we had nothing else to do.

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

no punctuation needed

10.

We spent the last six hours calling the airport__ nevertheless, the missing luggage has not turned up.

a)

no punctuation needed

b)

,

c)

:

d)

;

11.

Several times Karen went to the front desk requesting that her room be given maid service__ unfortunately, her efforts produced no positive results.

a)

no punctuation needed

b)

:

c)

;

d)

,

12.

Dr. Frankenstein's unorthodox experiments shocked the medical community__ but his resourcefulness and creativity cannot be argued.

a)

:

b)

,

c)

no punctuation needed

d)

;