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SAT Grammar - Comma splices, semicolons, colons, combining

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the best way to combine these sentences with an Appositive Phrase?
1) Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
2) Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
a)
Orson Wells, a famous actor and film director, produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
b)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars, he is a famous actor and film director.
c)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars and Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
d)
Orson Wells produced a radio play based on a story about an invasion from Mars. 
Orson Wells is a famous actor and film director. 
2.
What is the best way to combine these sentences into a Compound sentence?
1) I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council.
2) Something must have happened.
a)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council something must have happened.
b)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council so something must have happened.
c)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, so something must have happened.
d)
I have been summoned to a special meeting of the Council, something must have happened.
3.

Nestled in the middle of three southern provinces,Danana National Park is one of Europe’smost significant Conservation (1) areas, it is a maze of lagoons,marches,lakes and cliffs.

a)

No change

b)

areas, a maze

c)

areas, this is a maze

d)

areas it is a maze

4.

Many substances found in household items are dangerous to people’s health, however, experts insist that they are harmless in very small amounts.

a)

No change

b)

health, nevertheless, experts insists

c)

health, but experts insisting

d)

health; however, experts insist

5.

Universities have historically offered a wide variety of continuing education classes, some of them are now offered over the internet as in traditional classrooms.

a)

No change

b)

classes, some of them that are

c)

classes. Some of which are

d)

classes, some of which are

6.

Rockwell is most famous for the cover illustrations he created for the Saturday Evening post, he published hundreds of images over the course of four decades.

a)

No change

b)

Post; publishing

c)

Post, having published

d)

Post, he published

7.

Some people believe that Dahl’s writings represents 1960s counterculture and other movements. Only using fantasy scenarios instead of real life political statements.

a)

No change

b)

movements, only

c)

movements only

d)

movements; only

8.

The employees stays with their employer even after they finish their degrees.Because their new qualifications give them a chance for advancement in the company.

a)

No change

b)

degrees because

c)

degrees; because

d)

degrees:because

9.

Many electric cars do save money on energy, but they are not cheap: efficiency has its price.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

cheap, efficiency

c)

cheap—efficiency,

d)

cheap: efficiency

10.

Don’t adopt a rescue dog, until your sure they’re free of parasites and infectious diseases.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

dog until you’re sure it’s

c)

dog, until your sure it’s

d)

dog; until you’re sure its

11.

Our project was plagued by two main issues; cost overruns and bureaucratic red tape.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

issues: cost overruns, and

c)

issues: cost overruns and

d)

issues; cost overruns, and

12.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

a)

semicolon

b)

colon

c)

comma

13.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

14.

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

15.
My sister has hairy knuckles; she likes to comb them when she's bored. 
a)
correct use of a semicolon
b)
incorrect use of a semicolon
16.
Mya has horribly chapped lips; which is why she keeps putting on lip balm. 
a)
correct use of a semicolon
b)
incorrect use of a semicolon 
17.
I am extremely hungry; so my stomach is growling.
a)
correct use of a semicolon
b)
incorrect use of a semicolon
18.
Before I go to bed, I always brush my teeth; it's a shame my breath still smells horrible. 
a)
correct use of a semicolon
b)
incorrect use of a semicolon
19.

A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.

a)

True

b)

False

20.
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
a)
comma
b)
colon
c)
semicolon
21.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
b)
We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.
c)
We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
d)
We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
22.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was not up to par.
b)
The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was not up to par.
c)
The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not up to par.
d)
The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was: not up to par.
23.
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.
24.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.