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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.
In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.
In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.
In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
For the field trip I packed a lot stuff.
For the field trip; I packed a lot stuff.
For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.
For the field trip I packed a lot stuff;
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
Like James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.
Like James Forten many successful African, Americans worked to abolish slavery.
Like, James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.
Like James Forten, many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
In the 1700s African Americans were often treated unfairly weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.
In the 1700s, African Americans were often treated unfairly, weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.
In the 1700s, African Americans were often treated, unfairly weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished, for learning to read.
In the 1700s African Americans were often treated unfairly, weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
I want to finish my homework early don't you.
I want to finish my homework early, don't you.
I want to finish my homework early, don't you?
I want to finish my homework early; don't you?
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
The wind, the rain, and the thunder & lightning made the journey worse.
The wind, the rain, and the thunder, & lightning made the journey worse.
The wind, the rain and the thunder, & lightning made the journey worse.
The wind the rain and the thunder & lightning made the journey worse.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.hair;bald;Dad;getting; - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.you;otherwise;brakes;able; - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.meal;am;however;hungry; - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
We had too many fumbles we lost the gamelost;fumbles;had;lost; - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhere does the semicolon go?
She didn’t see the other car coming now her car has a huge dent.other;coming;now;see; - 12. Multiple ChoiceA semicolon connects...two independent clauses that are closely related ideastwo dependent clauses that are closely related ideas
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDoes a semicolon go before or after the conjunctive verb/transitional phrase?beforeafter
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
December 9, 2018 is my favorite day since it is my birthday.
December 9, 2018, is my favorite day since it is my birthday.
December 9, 2018 is my favorite day, since it is my birthday.
December 9, 2018 is, my, favorite, day, since it is my birthday.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
LastWeekTonight, a late night comedy show has a host, John Oliver, who has recently won a grammy.
LastWeekTonight, a late night comedy show has a host John Oliver who has recently won a grammy.
LastWeekTonight, a late night comedy show has a host John Oliver, who has recently won a grammy.
LastWeekTonight, a late night comedy show, has a host, John Oliver, who has recently won a grammy.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
If left untreated, a simple scrape could lead to infection.
If left untreated, a simple scrape, could lead to infection.
If left untreated, a simple scrape could lead, to infection.
If left untreated a simple scrape could, lead to infection.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
Melissa Mccarthy an American actor, is very funny.
Melissa Mccarthy, an American actor is very funny.
Melissa, Mccarthy an American actor is very funny.
Melissa Mccarthy, an American actress, is very funny.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
Molly my neighbor's dog, is a very big huskie.
Molly, my neighbor's dog is a very big huskie.
Molly,,,my neighbor's dog is a very big huskie.
Molly, my neighbor's dog, is a very big huskie.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
I absolutely despise rats. They are ugly gross and creepy.
I absolutely despise rats. They are ugly, gross, and creepy.
I absolutely despise rats. They are, ugly gross and creepy.
I absolutely despise rats. They are ugly gross, and creepy.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is correct?
In short it is preposterous to say that knowledge is based on your age.
In short it is preposterous, to say that knowledge is based on your age.
In short it is preposterous to say that knowledge is based, on your age.
In short, it is preposterous to say that knowledge is based on your age.
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