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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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 FANBOYSSeparates a dependent from an independent clauseseparates items in a listthat comma is NOT needed - 2. Multiple ChoiceSelect the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.NO CHANGEWe 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 ChoiceI need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.semicoloncoloncomma
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThis summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not.SemicolonColonComma
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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 FANBOYSseparates a dependent clause from an independent clauseseperates items in a listthat comma is NOT needed
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSelect the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors: Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.NO CHANGEAlthough he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.Although he works hard math is difficult for JaredAlthough he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIf I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded.SemicolonColonComma
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTo whom it may concern ___
I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor.SemicolonColonComma - 9. Multiple ChoiceIt was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.SemicolonColonComma
- 10. Multiple ChoiceYou will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization.SemicolonColonComma
- 11. Multiple ChoiceI need to complete my homework ___ however ____ my favorite show is on television tomight.comma/ commasemi-colon/semi-colonsemi-colon/commacomma/colon
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMy mother texted me four times in the last 15 minutes ___ she is worried about the weather.SemicolonColonComma
- 13. Multiple ChoiceI left my house at 6 __ 30 this morning, but I had to stop at the gas station ___ I was running on Empty.Colon, commaSemicolon, coloncolon, coloncolon, semi-colon
- 14. Multiple ChoiceI cannot wait for a break from school ___ all I want to do is wear sweatpants all day and watch movies on my couch.semicoloncoloncomma
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat 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 neededseparates a dependent from an independent clauseseparates independent clauses when the second begins with a cunjunctive adverbseparates two independent clauses - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags