Commas, Semicolons, & Colons

1.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

What is the reason for the following comma?
I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

Separates a dependent from an independent clause

separates items in a list

that comma is NOT needed

2.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.

NO CHANGE

We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess.

We washed the dog; and cleaned up his mess.

We washed the dog and,cleaned up his mess.

3.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

semicolon

colon

comma

4.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

5.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

What is the reason for the following comma? I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight.

separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS

separates a dependent clause from an independent clause

seperates items in a list

that comma is NOT needed

6.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.

NO CHANGE

Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.

Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared

Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.

7.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

8.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

To whom it may concern ___
I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

9.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

10.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

11.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

I need to complete my homework ___ however ____ my favorite show is on television tomight.

comma/ comma

semi-colon/semi-colon

semi-colon/comma

comma/colon

12.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

My mother texted me four times in the last 15 minutes ___ she is worried about the weather.

Semicolon

Colon

Comma

13.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

I left my house at 6 __ 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ___ I was running on Empty.

Colon, comma

Semicolon, colon

colon, colon

colon, semi-colon

14.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

I cannot wait for a break from school ___ all I want to do is wear sweatpants all day and watch movies on my couch.

semicolon

colon

comma

15.

Multiple Choice

3 mins

1 pt

What is the reason for the following semicolon?
Eventually, the students will be able read Shakespeare easily on their own; they simply need to practice in order to build confidence.

That semicolon is not needed

separates a dependent from an independent clause

separates independent clauses when the second begins with a cunjunctive adverb

separates two independent clauses

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