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Grammar Practice: Commas & Semicolons
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  • Slide 1
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    Grammar Practice: Commas & Semicolons

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    Comma Rules ReCap

    • Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction  (and, or, but, nor, yet,  for, so) that separates two independent clauses. 

    • Use a comma after an introductory phrase or clause.

    • Use a comma around unessential phrases in the middle of a sentence.

    • Use commas between items in a list.

    • Use a comma to separate 2 adjectives.

  • Question 4
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

    answer choices

    Interestingly many critics say students need to do more work.

    Interestingly, many critics say students need to do more work.

    Interestingly, many critics say, students need to do more work.

  • Question 5
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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    Maria won the award, but she was not able to be at the ceremony.

    Maria won the award but, she was not able to be at the ceremony.

    Maria won the award but she was not able to be at the ceremony.

  • Question 6
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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    Since the new software was introduced, it has been much easier, to keep track of grades.

    Since the new software was introduced, it has been much easier to keep track of grades.

    Since the new software was introduced it has been much easier to keep track of grades.

  • Question 7
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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    Traditional mealtimes are not observed very often, and many people find themselves eating all through the day.

    Traditional mealtimes, are not observed very often, and many people, find themselves eating all through the day.

    Traditional mealtimes are not observed very often and, many people find themselves eating all through the day.

  • Question 8
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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    We are having peas, and carrots, roast beef, and cake, for dinner.

    We are having peas and carrots, roast beef, and cake for dinner.

    We are having peas, and carrots, roast beef and cake for dinner.

  • Question 9
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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    Mrs. Schugar my English teacher, says we have to learn how to use commas.

    Mrs. Schugar, my English teacher says, we have to learn how to use commas.

    Mrs. Schugar, my English teacher, says we have to learn how to use commas.

  • Question 10
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    Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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    The tall, majestic tree must have been over 100 feet tall.

    The tall majestic tree must have been over 100 feet tall.

    The tall, majestic, tree must have been over 100 feet tall.

  • Question 11
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    How would you rate your comfort level with commas?

    no correct answer

    I feel awesome! I totally understand.

    I think I understand, but I would like some more practice.

    I am completely lost.

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    THE SEMICOLON

    ;

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    Semicolons

    • Use to separate 2 complete sentences.

    • Use with a conjunctive adverb.

    • Use to separate complex lists.

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  • Question 16
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    Choose the sentence that places the semicolon between two complete thoughts.

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    I loved the sweater; my friend bought me I wear it almost everyday.

    I loved the sweater my friend bought me; I wear it almost everyday.

  • Question 17
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    Choose the sentence that places the semicolon between two complete thoughts.

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    I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom it's a relief; to get out in the open air after school.

    I spend eight hours a day in a windowless classroom; it's a relief to get out in the open air after school.

  • Question 18
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    Re-write the sentence below with appropriate punctuation.


    Exams are over however I still feel tense and nervous.

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    Exams are over; however, I still feel tense and nervous.
  • Question 19
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    Re-write the sentence below with appropriate punctuation.

    I did not understand her point therefore I asked her to repeat it.

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    I did not understand her point; therefore, I asked her to repeat it.
  • Question 20
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    Rewrite the sentence below with appropriate punctuation.

    Today is a cold rainy day furthermore it is a Monday.

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    Today is a cold, rainy day; furthermore, it is a Monday.
  • Question 21
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    Re-write the sentence below with appropriate punctuation.

    Now that I know what a semicolon is I will not have any semicolon errors in my essay.

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    Now that I know what a semicolon is, I will not have any semicolon errors in my essay.
  • Question 22
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    How would you rate your comfort level with semicolons?

    no correct answer

    I feel awesome! I totally understand.

    I think I understand, but I would like some more practice.

    I am totally confused.

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