Semicolons, colons, and commas Quiz!

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

2.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

3.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors: Red, white, and blue.

The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was not up to par.

The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was: not up to par.

7.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.

I have been to San Francisco California; Reno Nevada; and Seattle Washington.

I have been to San Francisco California, Reno Nevada, and Seattle Washington.

I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.

8.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The reporter interviewed the following people: the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people; the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people. The department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people, the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

9.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians. "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians: "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."

This is what Plato had to say about mathematicians; "I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning."

10.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Select the correctly punctuated salutation.

Dear Senator Harkin

Dear Senator Harkin;

Dear Senator Harkin,

Dear Senator Harkin:

11.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.

no punctuation needed

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.

no punctuation needed

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.

no punctuation needed

14.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.

no punctuation needed

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.

no punctuation needed

16.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.

no punctuation needed

17.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.

no punctuation needed

18.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Even when the house looks clean ___ there is usually dirt swept under the rugs.

no punctuation needed

19.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.

no punctuation needed

20.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.

no punctuation needed

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