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Commas, Colons, and Semicolon Remediation

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

colon

1.

:

b)

comma

2.

,

c)

period

3.

.

d)

semicolon

4.

;

2.
When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.
a)
When you are trying to do stuff
b)
When separating a quote from a clause
c)
When stating an introductory phrase
d)
When you have a list of things
3.
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
4.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
5.

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

a)

Darla bit into the hot, gooey, bread.

b)

Darla bit into the hot, gooey bread.

6.

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.

a)

My dear old grandfather who is seventy years old still jogs everyday.

b)

My dear old grandfather ,who is seventy years old, still jogs everyday.

c)

My dear old grandfather, who is seventy years old still jogs everyday.

7.

Where does the colon go? I had a couple options to choose from on the menu a nice steak or some quesadillas sounded delicious.

a)

from:

b)

menu:

c)

options:

8.

What are commas used to do?

a)

Separate sentence parts

b)

Separate complete thoughts

c)

Include information not given in the sentence

d)

End sentences

9.

What are semicolons used to do?

a)

Separate sentence parts

b)

Separate complete thoughts

c)

Include information not given in the sentence

d)

End sentences

10.

What are colons used to do?

a)

Separate sentence parts

b)

Separate complete thoughts

c)

Include information not given in the sentence

d)

End sentences

11.

What are periods used to do?

a)

Separate sentence parts

b)

Separate complete thoughts

c)

Include information not given in the sentence

d)

End sentences

12.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

13.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

b)

Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

c)

Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

d)

Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

14.

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

a)

no

b)

yes

15.

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; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

c)

The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

16.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

He doesn't like living near the beach; The salty air is making his car rust.

b)

He doesn't like living near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.

c)

He doesn't like living near the beach; because the salty air is making his car rust.

17.

I had a huge meal​ (a)   however​ (b)   I am already hungry again.

Choose from the below words
;
,
18.
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