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WorksheetsCommas Semicolons Colons Hyphens and Dashes
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 39mins
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1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
6.
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.
7.
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?
8.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
b)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family.
c)
I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family.
d)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
9.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter.
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
10.
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
11.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinator
b)
BInsert comma after the subordinator
c)
nsert comma after the word refuses
d)
No comma needed
12.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
13.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinate
b)
Insert comma directly after the subordinate
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
DNo comma needed
14.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
nsert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
15.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
16.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
17.
What sentence uses the comma correctly?
a)
This sentence is cool, awesome, and totally worth your time
b)
This question is cool awesome and totally worth your time
c)
the, question is cool awesome, and totally worth your time
18.
What sentence uses the comma correctly?
a)
The ground is snowy, wet and cold
b)
the ground is snowy wet and cold
c)
the ground is snowy, wet, and cold
19.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
20.
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.
21.
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
22.
Which of the following options uses proper punctuation?
a)
I saw a duck billed platypus at the city-zoo.
b)
I saw a duck-billed platypus at the city zoo.
c)
I saw a duck-billed-platypus at the city zoo.
d)
I saw a duck billed platypus--at the city zoo.
23.
When might you see several hyphens breaking up a single word?
a)
when the word is more than 10 letters long
b)
in a dictionary
c)
when the word spills over from one line of text onto a second line
d)
when the word contains numbers
24.
Which of the following options uses proper punctuation?
a)
The blond-haired boy loved the beach--until he was stung by a jellyfish.
b)
The blond--haired boy loved the beach until he was stung by a jelly-fish.
c)
The blond haired boy loved the beach--until he was stung--by a jellyfish.
d)
The blond-haired boy loved the beach--until--he was stung by a jellyfish.
25.
Which of the following is equivalent to the phrase: "Coach Z--who guided his team to the championship--was given a contract extension."
a)
Coach Z. Who guided his team to the championship. Was given a contract extension.
b)
Coach Z (who guided his team to the championship) was given a contract extension.
c)
Coach Z: who guided his team to the championship; was given a contract extension.
d)
Coach Z-who guided his team to the championship-was given a contract extension.
26.
Choose the word that needs a hyphen in the following sentence: That recipe calls for one fourth cup of flour.
a)
That-recipe
b)
for-one
c)
one-fourth
d)
one-fourth-cup
27.
Choose the word that needs a hyphen in the following sentence: Mr. Jones is eighty three years old.
a)
Mr. Jones
b)
eighty-three
c)
eighty-three-years
d)
years-old
28.
Choose the word that needs a hyphen in the following sentence: Mrs. Lindsey likes to drink coffee in the afternoon for a pick me up.
a)
to-drink-coffee
b)
in-the-afternoon
c)
after-noon
d)
pick-me-up
29.
After what word should a dash be placed in the following sentence?: Mr. Wilder completed his first marathon he really did!
a)
after Mr. Wilder
b)
after completed
c)
after marathon
d)
after really
30.
After what word should a dash be placed in the following sentence?: "I I don't know how to swim," he admitted, embarrassed.
a)
after I
b)
after don't
c)
after how
d)
after he
31.
1. The Chrysler building, it was the world’s tallest building for eleven months.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
building
c)
building: it
d)
building – it
32.
The two greatest days of my life were: the day I graduated from college and the day I met you.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
The two greatest days in my life: were the
c)
There were two truly great days in my life: the
d)
Were the two greatest days in my life: the
33.
The two main types of camels are; bactrian camels, which have two humps, and dromedary camels, which have one.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
are: bactrian
c)
are bactrian
d)
are, bactrian
34.
Adding to the drama, Joe according to the rumor mill — stole Alfonso's girlfriend.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Joe,
c)
Joe who
d)
Joe —
35.
Even though she's been trying to cut it down, Fran's action album collection is still impressive: over 400 vinyl records, 2000 CDs, and even a handful of tapes.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
impressive; over
c)
impressive over
d)
impressive, it's
36.
Jim’s three best friends: Tom, Scott, and Chris – all came to visit him after he moved to Napa.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
friends, Tom,
c)
friends – Tom,
d)
friends are Tom,
37.
Ella said: that she is thinking about moving to Colorado.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
said that:
c)
said, that
d)
said that
38.
All the kayakers can appreciate the nuances of nature as they travel on water in this simple, but versatile boat.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
simple
c)
simple—
d)
simple;
39.
Where does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.
a)
see;
b)
her;
c)
huge;
d)
coming;
40.
Where does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.
a)
Dad;
b)
bald;
c)
getting;
d)
hair;
41.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
42.
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
43.
Where does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
a)
need;
b)
brakes;
c)
you;
d)
able;
44.
Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
a)
Spring;
b)
weather;
c)
thunderstorms;
d)
in;
45.
Is the semicolon in the correct spot?
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
a)
Yes
b)
No
46.
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
a)
However
b)
But
c)
Indeed
d)
Furthermore
47.
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.
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
48.
Where should the semicolon go?
a)
Cash;
b)
dah;
c)
ousside;
d)
bow;
49.
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.
50.
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.
51.
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.
52.
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.
53.
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.
54.
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.
55.
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.
56.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
I need to get many materials for my project, including: pencils, markers and paper.
b)
I need to get many materials for my project: including: pencils, markers and paper.
c)
I need to get many materials for my project, such as: pencils, markers and paper.
d)
I need to get many materials for my project, including pencils, markers and paper.
57.
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.
58.
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.
59.
Pick the error in the sentence below.
After they went to the store, Kate wanted to visit her friend, Jane, who was ill.
After they went to the store, Kate wanted to visit her friend, Jane, who was ill.
a)
No change
b)
store,
c)
friend,
d)
Jane,
60.
Pick the error in the sentence below.
Reading books, by a pool, is a relaxing way to spend the day; however, most people like swimming in the pool, too.
Reading books, by a pool, is a relaxing way to spend the day; however, most people like swimming in the pool, too.
a)
No change
b)
, by a pool,
c)
day;
d)
pool,
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