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Commas, Semicolons, and Colons

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

Waffles are better than pancakes; they don't get soggy as quickly.

b)

Waffles are better than pancakes; and they don't get soggy as quickly.

c)

Waffles are better than pancakes because; they don't get soggy as quickly.

2.

Semicolons can be used to connect:

a)

Two dependent clauses

b)

Two related independent clauses

c)

One dependent clause and one independent clause

3.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

The artwork has her favorite colors; blue, purple, and green.

b)

The artwork has her favorite colors: blue, purple, and green.

c)

The artwork has her favorite colors. Blue, purple, and green.

4.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Please buy me: an ice cream cone.
b)
Please buy me an ice cream cone. 
5.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

John F. Kennedy said it best. “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

b)

John F. Kennedy said it best; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

c)

John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

6.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
7.
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break
a)
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
b)
My best friend, who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
c)
My best friend, who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
d)
My best friend who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
8.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
b)
I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.
9.

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.

a)

Did you eat Jerry?

b)

Did you eat, Jerry?

c)

Did you, eat, Jerry?

10.
What is the correct edit?
Pug an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything
a)
Pug an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything.
b)
Pug, an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything.
c)
Pug, an adorable, but naughty puppy chews on everything.
d)
Pug, an adorable but naughty puppy, chews on everything.
11.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
12.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
13.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious. 
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious. 
14.
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. 
15.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

I think, I have a fever so I want to go home.

b)

I think I have a fever, so I want to go home.

16.
Which sentence is punctuated INCORRECTLY?
a)
Today, the track team is leaving early.
b)
We brought apples, oranges, pineapples, and grapes to the picnic.
c)
We bought a new puppy, his name is Fred. 
17.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
18.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
19.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

I have one goal: to win the race.

b)

I have one goal; to win the race.

c)

I have one goal. To win the race.

20.

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

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

no punctuation needed

21.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

They couldn't make it back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

b)

Luckily; they had a tent and sleeping bags.

c)

They looked up at the night sky; and enjoyed the stars.

22.
Which has correct comma placement?
a)
Jenny proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"
b)
Jenny, proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"
c)
Jenny, proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"
d)
Jenny proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"
23.
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning
a)
James the paperboy arrived early this morning.
b)
James, the paperboy arrived early this morning.
c)
James, the paperboy, arrived early this morning.
d)
James, the paperboy arrived, early this morning.
24.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Because we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework.
b)
We must check with our teachers about missing homework, because we are leaving early. 
c)
Because, we are leaving early, we must check with our teachers about missing homework. 
25.
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
a)
comma
b)
colon
c)
semicolon
26.
We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear. 
a)
semicolon
b)
comma
c)
colon
27.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
The teacher wrote her lesson plans, graded papers and made out a test. 
b)
The teacher wrote her lesson plans, graded papers, and made out a test. 
28.

Loaded to the iPad were several different games__ Candy Crush, Homescapes, and Clash of Clans.

a)

;

b)

,

c)

:

d)

no punctuation

29.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Whenever the movie is over, my mom said she would take us for pizza.
b)
Whenever the movie is over; my mom said she would take us for pizza. 
30.
If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV _____ or you can play video games.
a)
colon
b)
comma
c)
semicolon
31.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

I am going home, moreover; I intend to stay there.

b)

I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.

c)

I am going home; moreover; I intend to stay there.

32.
My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us. 
a)
colon
b)
comma
c)
semicolon
33.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My brother likes: vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
b)
My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
34.

Hopefully, the weather will change soon__ otherwise, the whole summer will go by without the sun shining.

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

no punctuation needed

35.

Pete knew exactly where he would propose to his girlfriend__ on top of the Eiffel Tower.

a)

,

b)

;

c)

:

d)

no punctuation needed

36.

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

a)

no punctuation needed

b)

,

c)

:

d)

;

37.
 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a)
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
b)
The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
c)
 The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
d)
None of the above
38.

TRUE or FALSE:


A semicolon can be used to introduce a quote.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.

b)

My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.

40.

Is this a semicolon?

a)

Yes

b)

No

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