WorksheetsCommas and Semicolons
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What word should the comma follow (come after):
The courses are organized and the instructors are excellent.
organized
courses
instructors
excellent
Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.
correct
incorrect
Because Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.
correct
incorrect
Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.
correct
incorrect
Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.
correct
incorrect
Paul was overcome with joy when he saw actor, Keanu Reeves, in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant.
NO CHANGE
actor, Keanu Reeves
actor: Keanu Reeves
actor Keanu Reeves
It is raining outside__ I will bring my umbrella with me.
;
,
:
no punctuation needed
After working out for two months__ Lucas decided to compete in a weightlifting competition.
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:
,
no punctuation needed
Aunt Midge and I played video games throughout most of the reunion__ because we had nothing else to do.
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:
,
no punctuation needed
We spent the last six hours calling the airport__ nevertheless, the missing luggage has not turned up.
no punctuation needed
,
:
;
Several times Karen went to the front desk requesting that her room be given maid service__ unfortunately, her efforts produced no positive results.
no punctuation needed
:
;
,
Dr. Frankenstein's unorthodox experiments shocked the medical community__ but his resourcefulness and creativity cannot be argued.
:
,
no punctuation needed
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