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WorksheetsColon/Semicolon/Comma/End Marks
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 53mins
Which one is NOT a use for a period?
the end of a regular sentence
around words to show that someone is speaking out loud
between dollars and cents
after abbreviations
Which sentence is correct?
Mrs Geckeler teaches English.
Mrs. Geckeler teaches English
Mrs. Geckeler teaches English?
Mrs. Geckeler teaches English.
Which sentence is correct?
He paid $99,99 for those busted sneakers.
He paid $99.99 for those busted sneakers.
He paid $99.99 for those busted sneakers
Where should the period go in this sentence?
Homeroom starts at 7:45
At the end of the sentence
After Homeroom
After 7
Which sentence is correct?
Dr. Dre created beats headphones and is a legendary MC.
Dr Dre created beats headphones and is a legendary MC.
Dr. Dre created beats headphones and is a legendary MC
What kind of punctuation should finish this sentence? (Hint: it shows a lot of excitement)
Dogs are so cute
period
exclamation point
question mark
What kind of punctuation should finish this sentence?
Have you seen the the new Air Jordans
period
exclamation point
question mark
What kind of punctuation should finish this sentence?
Watch out for that wild tiger
period
exclamation point
question mark
What is the use of an exclamation point?
used at the end of a sentence to show a strong feeling
used at the end of a sentence which asks a question
used at the end of a regular sentence
What is the use of a question mark?
used at the end of a sentence to show a strong feeling
used at the end of a sentence which asks a question
used at the end of a regular sentence
What kind of punctuation should finish this sentence?
What toppings do you want on the pizza
period
exclamation point
question mark
Which of the following punctuation marks would be most appropriate to use in the following sentence?
Let's go over the answers from the story
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!
;
.
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
The sky was clear _____ the stars twinkled brightly.
A comma
A colon
A semicolon
A period
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
If you want to succeed ___ you must work hard.
A colon
A comma
An em dash
A period
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
Do you know her name ___ I have never seen her.
An exclamation point
A question mark
A colon
A period
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
My favorite food is always a hit at parties ___ pizza.
A comma
An exclamation point
A colon
A period
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
After the game, we ordered a lot of food ___ pizza, soda, ice cream, and other things.
A colon
A period
A comma
A semicolon
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
The concert was amazing ___ I especially loved the encore.
A colon
A comma
A question mark
A semicolon
What punctuation correctly connects the following clauses?
Although it rained earlier ___ the soccer team played exceptionally well.
A period
An exclamation point
A semicolon
A comma
Choose the correct punctuation mark.
Falling down is unavoidable___ but stand up with dignity is worthy.
colon
apostrophe
comma
Some writers write with a word processor__ others write with a pen or pencil.
semicolon
period
exclamation point
How is the assignment
exclamation mark
period
question mark
I study several subjects__ Math, Quemistry, Physics,
semi colon
colon
comma
apostrophe
Which sentence is correct?
We always go to the mountains in the fall; they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains in the fall they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains in the fall, they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
We always go to the mountains, in the fall; they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
Which sentence is correct?
Dauphin Island located off the coast of Alabama is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island, located off the coast of Alabama, is a favorite spot for fishing.
Dauphin Island; located off the coast of Alabama, is a favorite spot for fishing.
Which sentence is correct?
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was; as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
Which sentence is correct?
I often go to the seashore and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore, and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore; and collect rocks there.
I often go to the seashore and collect rocks, there.
Which sentence is correct?
Before reaching the summit; the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit, the climbers. were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
Which sentence is correct?
Alfonzo went to the store quite often, the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store quite often; the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store quite often the clerk even knew his name.
Alfonzo went to the store, quite often; the clerk even knew his name.
Which sentence is correct?
Did you know that Pauly Momi; the novelist and poet was also a film critic.
Did you know that Pauly Momi the novelist and poet was also a film critic.
Did you know that Pauly Momi, the novelist and poet was also a film critic.
Did you know that Pauly Momi, the novelist and poet, was also a film critic.
Which sentence is correct?
Kamall registered for English 101 History 204 and Biology 106.
Kamall registered for English 101, History 204, and Biology 106.
Kamall registered for English 101, History 204, and, Biology 106.
Kamall registered for English 101; History 204; and Biology 106.
Which sentence is correct?
Pasadena, California, the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960 is a ski resort.
Pasadena California the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960 is a ski resort.
Pasadena California, the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960, is a ski resort.
Pasadena, California, the scene of the winter Olympics in 1960, is a ski resort.
Which sentence is correct?
The air was beautifully clear; it was a lovely day.
The air was beautifully clear, it was a lovely day.
The air was beautifully clear it was a lovely day.
The air was beautifully, clear; it was a lovely day.
Which sentence is correct?
Tomorrow; I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Tomorrow I believe is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Tomorrow I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
Which sentence is correct?
To perform well on Saturday afternoon, the athlete must train every day of the week.
To perform well on Saturday afternoon the athlete must train every day of the week.
To perform well on Saturday afternoon, the athlete must train every day. of the week.
To perform well on Saturday afternoon; the athlete must train every day of the week.
Which sentence is correct?
Naomi my cousin, hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Naomi, my cousin; hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Naomi my cousin hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Naomi, my cousin, hopes to graduate from law school in two years.
Which sentence is correct?
He reads everything: road maps want ads and cereal boxes.
He reads everything: road maps, want ads, and cereal boxes.
He reads everything: road maps, want ads and cereal boxes.
He reads everything: road maps; want ads, and cereal boxes.
Which sentence is correct?
Having cut the roses, she decided to bring them to her friend in the hospital.
Having cut the roses she decided to bring them to her friend in the hospital.
Having cut the roses, she decided to bring them to her friend; in the hospital.
Having cut the roses, she decided to bring them to her friend, in the hospital.
Which sentence is correct?
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise; I ride mine every day.
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise I ride mine every day.
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise, I ride mine every day.
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise; I ride mine, every day.
Which LIST is written correctly?
Please get rice, noodles, and chips.
Please get, rice noodles and chips.
Please get rice, noodles, and, chips.
Please get rice noodles and, chips.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
After we go, to school, we should play at my house.
After, we go to school we should play at my house.
After we go to school, we should play at my house.
After we go to school we should, play at my house.
Fix the sentence:
I love dogs, cats, horses.
I love dogs, cats and horses.
I love dogs, cats, and horses.
I love dogs, cats, horses.
Fix the sentence:
It was a long difficult test.
It was a long and difficult test.
It was a long difficult test.
It was a long, difficult test.
Fix the sentence:
After the long school day I took a nap.
After the long school day I took a nap.
After the long school day, I took a nap.
Jake was excited to bring home his sweet adorable puppy.
You need a comma between sweet and adorable.
True
False
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Once we finished eating, she cleaned the table.
Once we finished eating she cleaned the table.
Once we finished, eating she cleaned, the table.
Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.
correct
incorrect
Because Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.
correct
incorrect
Although, I want to go to Hawaii for Joe’s wedding I have to work.
correct
incorrect
Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study.
correct
incorrect
During spring break, my days will consist of: eating, watching Netflix, and sleeping.
correct
incorrect
Participation in sports teaches many values, including, perseverance, teamwork, and dedication.
correct
incorrect
Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.
correct
incorrect
Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult.
correct
incorrect
Dorothy failed her test, which was extremely difficult.
correct
incorrect
Dorothy failed her test; it was extremely difficult.
correct
incorrect
Studies show that children; who are physically active may perform better in the classroom.
NO CHANGE
children,
children
children:
Last week, Theodore, who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $10,000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.
NO CHANGE
student won
scholarship: parents
scholarship, parents
I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I’ve had for five years chewing on my favorite pair of shoes.
NO CHANGE
had, for five years chewing
had for five years, chewing
had, for five, years chewing
