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2 English 2 Quiz 6

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the correct definition of haphazard

a)

coming from outside/not forming an essential part

b)

something that causes or speeds a change or actionup

c)

describes lack of a plan, order or direction

d)

to waver or hesitate in choice or feeling

2.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. Hiring John was the logical option he had more experience than any of the other applicants.

a)
Hiring John was the logical option: he had more experience than any of the other applicants
b)
Hiring John was the logical option; he had more experience than any of the other applicants.
c)
Hiring John was the logical option, he had more experience than any of the other applicants.
d)
Hiring John was the logical option; he had less experience than any of the other applicants.
3.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. You will be working with the following people John the plumber Gary the carpenter and Wilson the flooring expert.

a)
John, the plumber; Gary, the carpenter; and Wilson, the flooring expert.
b)
John the plumber: Gary the carpenter: Wilson the flooring expert
c)
John the plumber; Gary the carpenter; Wilson the flooring expert
d)
John the plumber, Gary the carpenter and Wilson the flooring expert
4.

What is the correct definition of catalyst

a)

describes lack of a plan, order or direction

b)

something that causes or speeds up a change or action

c)

coming from outside/not forming an essential part

d)

to waver or hesitate in choice or feeling

5.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. All the years of practice had led her to this final test a two-minute long floor routine.

a)
All the years of practice had led her to this final test; a two-minute long floor routine.
b)
All the years of practice had led her to this final test: a two-minute long floor routine.
c)
All the years of practice had led her to this final test, a two-minute long floor routine.
d)
All the years of practice had led her to this final test a two-minute, long floor routine.
6.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. I grabbed everything I would need a fishing pole, bait, and my water bottle.

a)
I grabbed everything I would need; a fishing pole, bait and my water bottle.
b)
I grabbed everything I would need: a fishing pole; bait; and my water bottle.
c)
I grabbed everything I would need a fishing pole; bait; and my water bottle.
d)
I grabbed everything I would need: a fishing pole, bait, and my water bottle.
7.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. My baseball coach repeated this mantra “See the ball hit the ball.”

a)

My baseball coach repeated this mantra: 'See the ball; hit the ball'

b)
My baseball coach repeated this mantra; 'See the ball hit the ball.'
c)

My baseball coach repeated this mantra: "See the ball; hit the ball."

8.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. The following jobs are available media center specialist middle school principal and science teacher.

a)
media center specialist; middle school principal; science teacher
b)
media center specialist: middle school principal: science teacher
c)
media center specialist middle school principal; science teacher
d)
media center specialist, middle school principal, and science teacher.
9.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a colon? 
a)
The students sitting in the front row are: Todd, Mark, and Steve.
b)
The following students are going on the field trip: June, Heather, and Nate.
c)
The sweatshirt comes in the following: sizes small, medium, and large.
10.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. John was excited by life in the city the vibrant noise the crowds of people the bright lights.

a)
John was excited by life in the city the vibrant noise; the crowds of people; and the bright lights.
b)

John was excited by life in the city: the vibrant noise, the crowds of people, and the bright lights.

c)
John was excited by life in the city, the vibrant noise, the crowds of people, and the bright lights.
d)
John was excited by life in the city; the vibrant noise; the crowds of people; the bright lights.
11.

What is the correct definition of incite

a)
To provoke or stir up (an action or feeling).
b)
To calm or soothe an action or feeling.
c)
To analyze or evaluate an action or feeling.
d)
To ignore or dismiss an action or feeling.
12.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. It’s not surprising that you were fired you called in sick three times.

a)
It’s not surprising that you were fired; you called in sick three times.
b)
It’s not surprising that you were fired: you called in sick three times.
c)
It’s not surprising that you were fired, you called in sick three times.
d)
It’s not surprising; you were fired you called in sick three times.
13.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. Although I hate to say it I am left with only one conclusion John doesn’t want to work with us.

a)
Although I hate to say it, I am left with only one conclusion: John doesn’t want to work with us.
b)
Although I hate to say it; I am left with only one conclusion: John doesn’t want to work with us
c)
Although I hate to say it I am left with only one conclusion, John doesn’t want to work with us.
d)
Although I hate to say it, I am left with only one conclusion John doesn’t want to work with us.
14.

In which sentence is vacillate used correctly?

a)
She decided to vacillate her plans for the weekend.
b)
They vacillate to the store every Saturday.
c)
She tends to vacillate between going to the gym and staying home.
15.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. David won’t be attending the party he has too much to do.

a)
David won’t be attending the party; he has too much to do.
b)
David won’t be attending the party: he has too much to do.
c)
David won’t be attending the party; he has too much to do, later.
d)
David won’t be attending the party, he has too much to do.
16.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. Bring the following items with you to class a pencil a three-ring binder and a notebook.

a)
Bring the following items with you to class: a pencil; a three-ring binder; and a notebook.
b)
Bring the following items with you to class a pencil; a three-ring binder; and a notebook.
c)
Bring the following items with you to class: a pencil a three-ring binder and a notebook.
d)
Bring the following items with you to class: a pencil, a three-ring binder, and a notebook.
17.

Where does the comma go?

Before becoming a teacher Ben Ross went to college.

a)

after teacher

b)

after Ross

c)

after to

d)

after before

18.

What is the correct definition of  Vacillate

a)

something that causes or speeds up a change or action

b)

to waver or hesitate in choice or feeling

c)

coming from outside/not forming an essential par

d)

describes lack of a plan, order or direction

19.

What is the correct definition of Extraneous

a)

something that causes or speeds up a change or action

b)

coming from outside/not forming an essential part

c)

to waver or hesitate in choice or feeling

d)

describes lack of a plan, order or direction

20.

Insert commas, semicolons, or colons where necessary. Bring the following items a power drill a socket set and a circular saw.

a)
Bring the following items: a power drill a socket set and a circular saw
b)
Bring the following items; a power drill, a socket set and a circular saw
c)
Bring the following items: a power drill; a socket set; and a circular saw
d)
Bring the following items: a power drill, a socket set, and a circular saw.