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7th Colons, Commas, and Semi-Colons

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
2.
To make the dive scientists designed a deep-sea vehicle.
a)
make,
b)
dive,
c)
scientists,
d)
As it is
3.
On March 3 1965 her mother opened a store
a)
March, 3, 1965
b)
March 3, 1965,
c)
March 3 1965,
d)
As it is
4.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol, 
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
5.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
 Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her. 
a)
was, wearing 
b)
 waiter, who 
c)
Liza, who
6.
When writing the date, the comma comes _______ the day.
a)
before
b)
before and after
c)
after
d)
no comma neeed
7.
When writing a city and state, the comma comes _________ the two.
a)
between
b)
before 
c)
after
8.

Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.

a)

I ate, pork, potatoes, and bread.

b)

I ate pork, potatoes, and bread.

c)

I ate pork, potatoes, and, bread.

9.

Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word and could be inserted in its place.

a)

Jason is a handsome, charming boy.

b)

Jason is a handsome charming boy.

10.

Use a comma before and after a word used as an interrupter, such as however.

a)

The dog, however, still needs to be taken outside.

b)

The dog however, still needs to be taken outside.

11.

Use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.

a)

I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana 20 years ago.

b)

I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 20 years ago.

12.
Which is the correct use of commas?
a)
Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs
b)
Coffee tea sugar milk eggs
c)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs
d)
Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs
13.
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
14.

There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

15.

Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

16.

The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

17.

Type in a SemiColon below

(a)  

18.

Type in a Colon below

(a)  

19.

After which word should a colon be inserted?

The girls requested the following things for breakfast pancakes, sausage and orange juice.

a)

requested

b)

following

c)

breakfast

20.

After which word should a colon be inserted?

The teacher shared one of John F. Kennedy's most famous quotes "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

a)

Kennedy's

b)

quotes

c)

you

21.

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?

The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers and poster board.

a)

semi-colon

b)

colon

c)

neither of these

22.

Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air.

a)

semi-colon

b)

colon

c)

comma

d)

none of the above

23.

Insert the correct punctuation.


Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London ____ she is best known for her award-winning novel 'White Teeth'.

a)

comma

b)

semi-colon

c)

colon

24.

Where should the semi-colon be placed?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

a)

getting;

b)

bald;

c)

hair;

25.

Where should the semi-colon be placed?

She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.

a)

see;

b)

her;

c)

coming;

26.
Is this sentence correct?
People often say that I look like my sister; however, we don't really see a resemblance.
a)
yes
b)
no
27.

After which word in the sentence should the semi-colon be placed?

The sky was cloudy however, it never rained.

a)

sky

b)

cloudy

c)

however

28.

Semicolons can be used to connect:

a)

Two dependent clauses

b)

Two related independent clauses

c)

One dependent clause and one independent clause

29.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

I love going to the beach; and collecting shells.

b)

I love going to the beach and; collecting shells.

c)

I love going to the beach; also, I love collecting shells.

30.

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.

31.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

We packed a lunch; hoping for good weather.

b)

Looking at the clouds; we knew a storm was brewing.

c)

It rained heavily during the afternoon; however, we managed to have our picnic.

32.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

I like cake; however, ice cream is my favorite dessert.

b)

I like cake, however; ice cream is my favorite dessert.

c)

I like cake; however; ice cream is my favorite dessert.

33.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

a)

She studied; hard consequently she earned good grades.

b)

She studied hard consequently; she earned good grades.

c)

She studied hard; consequently, she earned good grades.

34.

What are the semicolons doing in this sentence?


”John likes all kinds of sandwiches: bacon, lettuce and tomato; peanut butter and jelly; ham, cheese, and turkey; and plenty more.”

a)

They are uniting two closely connected clauses.

b)

They are separating items in a complex list.

35.

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.

36.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

My group presentation is tomorrow; I can’t stay up late tonight.

b)

My group presentation is tomorrow: I can’t stay up late tonight.

37.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences. 
a)
Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
b)
Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes. 
38.

I met my dad’s elderly aunt at a family reunion__ I was surprised to see her with a cell phone and an iPad.

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

no punctuation needed

39.

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

a)

no punctuation needed

b)

,

c)

:

d)

;

40.

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

a)

,

b)

;

c)

:

d)

no punctuation needed

41.

TRUE or FALSE:


A semicolon can be used to introduce a quote.

a)

True

b)

False

42.
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. 
43.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
44.
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. 
45.
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. 
46.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
47.
In what circumstance are hyphens used?
a)
forming compound words
b)
connecting words and numbers
c)
separating ideas or thoughts
d)
writing out phone numbers
48.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
see;
b)
her;
c)
huge;
d)
coming;
49.
Where does the semicolon go?

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
a)
Dad;
b)
bald;
c)
getting;
d)
hair;
50.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
51.
 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
52.
Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
a)
need;
b)
brakes;
c)
you;
d)
able;
53.
Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
a)
Spring;
b)
weather;
c)
thunderstorms;
d)
in;
54.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
55.
Which answer is correct for this sentence:
The airport  terminal is rather confusing to get around; give yourself plenty of time to find your gate.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
 to get around, give yourself
c)
 to get around and give yourself
d)
 to get around give, yourself
56.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
At the library, you can read: or use the computer.
b)
At the library, you can do many things: read, or use the computers.
c)
At the library, you can do many things such as: read or use the computers.
d)
At the library, you can do many things: read or use the computers.
57.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
She could either go:  swimming or running.
b)
She could do many things: swimming or running.
c)
She could do many things, such as: swimming or running.
d)
She could either go swimming: or running.
58.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
We knew who cheated:  Juan.
b)
We all knew who cheated: for example, Juan.
c)
We all knew who cheated; Juan.
d)
We all knew many people who cheated, such as: Juan.
59.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
There are many flavors of ice cream, such as: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
b)
There are many flavors of ice cream: such as, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
c)
There are many flavors of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.
d)
Many flavors of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry: exits.
60.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
Hamburgers can be cooked: well done, medium or rare.
b)
Hamburgers can be cooked well done, medium or rare.
c)
Hamburgers can be cooked, such as well done, medium or rare.
d)
Hamburgers can be cooked many ways, such as: well done, medium or rare.
61.
Which of the following sentences is NOT written correctly?
a)
There are many movie genres:  comedies, dramas, and documentaries.
b)
Many types of movie genres exist, such as comedies, dramas and documentaries.
c)
Comedies, dramas, and documentaries are types of movie genres.
d)
There are many types of movie genres, including: comedies, dramas, and documentaries.
62.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
The choice was clear concerning what I wanted to do:  go to college.
b)
The choice was clear concerning what I wanted to do, for example:  go to college.
c)
The choice was clear:  I wanted to go to college.
d)
The choice was clear: for example, that I wanted to go to college.
63.
Which of the following sentences is NOT written correctly?
a)
My girlfriend likes a lot of things about me, such as:  my intellect, my charm and my looks.
b)
My girlfriend likes a lot of things about me, such as  my intellect, my charm and my looks.
c)
My girlfriend likes a lot of things about me, including  my intellect, my charm and my looks.
d)
My girlfriend likes a lot of things about me:  my intellect, my charm and my looks.
64.
Which of the following sentences is NOT written correctly?
a)
Books can be about many topics: WWII.
b)
Books can be about many topics, including WWII.
c)
Books can be about many topics, such as WWII.
d)
Books can be about many topics, for example:  WWII.
65.

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.

66.

Semicolons can be used to connect:

a)

Two dependent clauses

b)

Two related independent clauses

c)

One dependent clause and one independent clause

67.

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.”

68.
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.

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