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Using Semicolons

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 30mins

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1.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Our company has branch offices in Chicago, IL, Orlando, FL, and Kansas City, MO.

b)

Our company has branch offices in Chicago IL; Orlando FL; and Kansas City MO.

c)

Our company has branch offices in Chicago; IL; Orlando; FL; and Kansas City; MO.

d)

Our company has branch offices in Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL; and Kansas City, MO

2.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

It was snowing heavily, nevertheless; they decided to make the long drive home.

b)

It was snowing heavily; nevertheless, they decided to make the long drive home.

c)

It was snowing heavily; nevertheless; they decided to make the long drive home.

d)

It was snowing heavily, nevertheless; they decided to make the long drive home.

3.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Some people write with a word processor, others write with a pen or pencil.

b)

Some people write with a word processor; others write with a pen or pencil.

c)

Some people write with a word processor others; write with a pen or pencil.

d)

Some people write with a word processor others write with a pen or pencil.

4.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The guests of honor will be Dr. Peebles, the expedition leader, Mr. Keen, an experienced mountaineer, and Mrs. Williams, an ornithologist.

b)

The guests of honor will be Dr. Peebles; the expedition leader; Mr. Keen; an experienced mountaineer; and Mrs. Williams; an ornithologist.

c)

The guests of honor will be Dr. Peebles, the expedition leader; Mr. Keen, an experienced mountaineer; and Mrs. Williams, an ornithologist.

d)

The guests of honor will be Dr. Peebles the expedition leader Mr. Keen an experienced mountaineer and Mrs. Williams an ornithologist.

5.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Reports of the damage caused by the hurricane were greatly exaggerated, indeed, the storm was not a “hurricane” at all.

b)

Reports of the damage caused by the hurricane were greatly exaggerated; indeed, the storm was not a “hurricane” at all.

c)

Reports of the damage caused by the hurricane were greatly exaggerated indeed the storm was not a “hurricane” at all.

d)

Reports of the damage caused by the hurricane were greatly exaggerated; indeed; the storm was not a “hurricane” at all.

6.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I have been to Frankfurt, Germany; Paris, France; and Vienna, Austria.

b)

I have been to Frankfurt, Germany, Paris, France, and Vienna, Austria.

c)

I have been to Frankfurt; Germany; Paris; France; and Vienna; Austria.

d)

I have been to Frankfurt Germany; Paris France; and Vienna Austria.

7.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

George Orwell is known for writing Animal Farm, an allegory criticizing Stalinism, 1984, a dystopian novel (as a warning against totalitarianism), and Homage to Catalonia, a personal account of soldiering.

b)

George Orwell is known for writing Animal Farm, an allegory criticizing Stalinism; 1984, a dystopian novel (as a warning against totalitarianism); and Homage to Catalonia, a personal account of soldiering.

c)

George Orwell is known for writing Animal Farm; an allegory criticizing Stalinism; 1984; a dystopian novel (as a warning against totalitarianism); and Homage to Catalonia; a personal account of soldiering.

d)

George Orwell is known for writing Animal Farm an allegory criticizing Stalinism; 1984 a dystopian novel (as a warning against totalitarianism); and Homage to Catalonia a personal account of soldiering.

8.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

You may bring two personal items on the bus, however, storage space is in short supply.

b)

You may bring two personal items on the bus, however; storage space is in short supply.

c)

You may bring two personal items on the bus however storage space is in short supply.

d)

You may bring two personal items on the bus; however, storage space is in short supply.

9.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Please pick up milk, butter, and cheese from the dairy; lamb and beef from the butcher; and onions from the grocery store.

b)

Please pick up milk, butter, and cheese from the dairy, lamb and beef from the butcher, and onions from the grocery store.

c)

Please pick up milk; butter; and cheese from the dairy; lamb and beef from the butcher; and onions from the grocery store.

d)

Please pick up milk butter and cheese from the dairy; lamb and beef from the butcher; and onions from the grocery store.

10.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Mama's homemade pizza has a thick crust, which she makes from scratch, sauce from her own garden tomatoes, and cheese, which she buys fresh from the dairy.

b)

Mama's homemade pizza has a thick crust; which she makes from scratch; sauce from her own garden tomatoes; and cheese; which she buys fresh from the dairy.

c)

Mama's homemade pizza has a thick crust, which she makes from scratch sauce from her own garden tomatoes and cheese, which she buys fresh from the dairy.

d)

Mama's homemade pizza has a thick crust, which she makes from scratch; sauce from her own garden tomatoes; and cheese, which she buys fresh from the dairy.

11.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

We plan to visit relatives in St. Louis, Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Wichita this summer.

b)

I need to edit this fiction novel, which is one of my first fiction projects, wash the dishes, and finish this blog.

c)

The newest staff members are Amira Sayid, staff assistant, George Sumakov, project manager, and Chris Lee, technical director.

d)

The newest staff members are Amira Sayid; George Sumakov; and Chris Lee.

12.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Glass is a useful material, it is made from inexpensive raw materials.

b)

I totally forgot to study for the test; but I got a good grade anyway.

c)

Dad should leave early for work; otherwise, he might get stuck in traffic.

d)

I like cows, however, I hate the way they smell.

13.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Since you didn't finish your dinner; you cannot have any dessert.

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)

My job has sent me to exciting Far East destinations like Tokyo, Japan, Seoul, South Korea, and Beijing, China.

d)

I ordered a cheeseburger for lunch, life is too short for counting calories.

14.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Tom earned his bachelor’s degree last summer; his sister earned hers in the fall.

b)

Cindy has published several novels, in addition, she has published a volume of poetry.

c)

Philip is studying engineering, however; he is also interested in pursuing a degree in music education.

d)

For her son’s birthday, Jenny purchased a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, sprinkles, and candy topping, a pair of shoes with white stripes, laces, and light-up heels, and a new racetrack complete with cars, people figurines, and miniature buildings.

15.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Heavy snow continues to fall at the airport; therefore all flights have been grounded.

b)

In 2015, more people than ever attempted to climb Mount Everest; but no one reached the summit.

c)

The new store will have groceries on the lower level; luggage, housewares, and electronics on the ground floor; men’s and women’s clothing on the second floor; and books, music, and stationery on the third floor.

d)

Angela loves many breeds of dogs including small dogs; such as terriers and beagles; medium dogs; such as border collies and cocker spaniels; and large dogs; such as Great Danes and mastiffs.