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English
9th -
10thgrade
Using Colons, Semicolons & Periods as well as Dependent and Independent Clauses
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers uses correct punctuation?
Their new home was ideally, situated by the river: furthermore, the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out.
Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore: the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out.
Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore, the ten-foot high fence kept the neighbors out.
Their new home was ideally situated by the river; furthermore, the ten-foot high fence, kept the neighbors out.
- 2. Multiple Choice
A semicolon can be used for all of the following EXCEPT to _____.
clarify items in a list that have their own internal punctuation
connect two independent clauses that are widely dissimilar from each other
connect two independent clauses that are closely related to each other.
connect two independent clauses to strengthen the relationship between them
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers uses correct punctuation?
His goals were simple: find the girl, get the bad guys, and make off with the cash.
His goals were simple; find the girl, get the bad guys; make off with the cash.
His goals were simple: find the girl, get the bad guys make off with the cash.
His goals were simple; find the girl, get the bad guys, make off with the cash.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers uses correct punctuation?
The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, RI, Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana, and back.
The family's trip took them to New York, New York, Providence, RI; Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back.
The family's trip took them to: New York, New York, Providence, RI, Savannah, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana and back.
The family's trip took them to New York, New York; Providence, RI; Savannah, Georgia; and New Orleans, Louisiana -- and back.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT the correct way to use the colon?
I'm going to watch a movie called 'Cezar: The Rise of Rome'.
We are trying very hard to explain the situation to everyone and work on all of the existing concerns: Moving on, there are many difficult things we must discuss.
We believe that a lot of things need to be changed around the school: books, the teacher's attitudes, as well as the equipment.
Tom went to school and saw his worst nightmare: his parents talking to his math teacher.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceYou will need the following ingredients milk, sugar, flour, and eggs.ingredients; milkingredients: milkingredients, milk
- 7. Multiple ChoiceI cannot buy a new car I do not have much moneycar; Icar:Icar, IAs it is
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThere is only one way to make it to the top hard worktop; hardtop: hardtop, hardAs it is
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis is what Plato had to say about mathematicians “I have hardly ever known a mathematician who was capable of reasoning.”mathematicians:,mathematicians,mathematicians;As it is
- 10. Multiple ChoiceMy father ended every conversation the same way “Don’t give up.”way;way:way,As it is
- 11. Multiple Choice
I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.
no punctuation needed
- 12. Multiple Choice
The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.
no punctuation needed
- 13. Multiple Choice
I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.
no punctuation needed
- 14. Multiple Choice
The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.
no punctuation needed
- 15. Multiple Choice
The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.
no punctuation needed
- 16. Multiple Choice
Even when the house looks clean ___ there is usually dirt swept under the rugs.
no punctuation needed
- 17. Multiple ChoiceSelect 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."
- 18. Multiple ChoiceSelect 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.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence.I want you to understand one thing I love eating pizza.I want you to understand: one thing I love eating pizza.I want you to understand one thing: I love eating pizza.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence or sentences.Even though my Dad hates Hockey; I can't get enough of it.Even though my Dad hates Hockey, I can't get enough of it.
- 21. Multiple Choice
How does a dependent clause differ from an independent clause?
A dependent clause doesn't have verbs or subjects, while an independent clause cannot have anything more than 1 verb and 1 subject.
A dependent clause isn't a complete sentence on its own, while an independent clause can be a stand-alone sentence.
A dependent clause always uses the passive voice, while an independent clause always uses the active voice.
A dependent clause always uses the passive voice, while an independent clause always uses the active voice.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly lists the coordinating conjunctions?
for, and, nor, both, or, yet, so.
from, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
for, after, not, but, or, yet, so.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
I survived shipwreck I am an excellent swimmer.
I survived the shipwreck being an excellent swimmer.
I survived the shipwreck, I am an excellent swimmer.
I survived the shipwreck; incidentally, I am an excellent swimmer.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is NOT grammatically correct?
You insult my honor; therefore, I challenge you to a duel.
You insult my honor I am challenging you to a duel.
You insult my honor. I challenge you to a duel.
You insult my honor; I challenge you to a duel.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Why is the word 'who' important to the following dependent clause? ''The man who had it all eventually lost everything.''
Because it is a relative pronoun that connects the dependent clause 'who had it all'.
Because it is a noun-pronoun that connects the independent clause 'who had it all'.
Because it is a relative pronoun that connects the independent clause 'who had it all'.
Because it is a personal pronoun that connects the dependent clause 'who had it all'.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhen the day ends, we can all go home and make cookies.dependent clauseindependent clause
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWe all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.dependent clauseindependent clause
- 28. Multiple ChoiceEverything was fine until Sally came along.dependent clauseindependent clause
- 29. Multiple ChoiceBefore I went to school, I had a big cup of coffee.dependent clauseindependent clause
- 30. Multiple ChoiceEverything was fine until Sally came along.dependent clauseindependent clause
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