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English
8th -
12thgrade
Grammar: Commas, colons, semicolons, & punctuation
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceSelect 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 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.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceSelect 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 ChoiceSelect 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 ChoiceSelect 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 ChoiceSelect 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 ChoiceSelect 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 ChoiceSelect 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 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."
- 10. Multiple ChoiceSelect the correctly punctuated salutation.Dear Senator HarkinDear Senator Harkin;Dear Senator Harkin,Dear Senator Harkin:
- 11. Multiple Choice
There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.
no punctuation needed
- 12. Multiple Choice
Zack came to class breathless and tired ___ he had just come from baseball practice.
no punctuation needed
- 13. Multiple Choice
The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.
no punctuation needed
- 14. Multiple Choice
The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.
no punctuation needed
- 15. Multiple Choice
The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.
no punctuation needed
- 16. Multiple Choice
I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.
no punctuation needed
- 17. Multiple Choice
The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.
no punctuation needed
- 18. Multiple Choice
Even when the house looks clean ___ there is usually dirt swept under the rugs.
no punctuation needed
- 19. Multiple Choice
I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.
no punctuation needed
- 20. Multiple Choice
Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.
no punctuation needed
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIs this sentence punctuated correctly?
"I was thinking, Mandy, we have not had pie for a while."YesNo - 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
- 25. Multiple ChoiceAfter leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.commasemicolonno punctuation
- 26. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Reading from 8:30 in the morning until 9:00 that night, Sam finished S.E. Hinton's book yesterday.correctincorrect - 27. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
These one-time authors fade away; many are later forgotten.correctincorrect - 28. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Writers need: imagination, a good story to tell, and a lively writing style.correctincorrect - 29. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation or incorrect?
Teens have published best selling books, however, some never publish anything again.correctincorrect - 30. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
The volunteers are: Tina, Tom, and Zoe.correctincorrect - 31. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
The school will sell homemade baked goods: muffins, rolls, cakes, and cookies.correctincorrect - 32. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Lisa has some free time now; therefore, she will coordinate the bake sale.correctincorrect - 33. Multiple ChoiceJuanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.commasemicolonno punctuation
- 34. Multiple ChoiceIs this sentence correct?
The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.yesno - 35. Multiple Choice
After which WORDS should a semi-colon be inserted added?
This summer I am going to visit Memphis, Tennessee Little Rock, Arkansas and St. Louis, Missouri.
visit and Memphis
Tennessee and Arkansas
Arkansas and St. Louis
Little Rock and Arkansas
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The forecast called for a great deal of rain consequently, the party was postponed.;:neither of these
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhich punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers, and poster board.;:neither of these
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?Football is my son's favorite sport, but my daughter prefers volleyball.;:neither of these
- 39. Multiple ChoiceI gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.reason; toreason: toreason, toAs it is
- 40. Multiple ChoiceMy father ended every conversation the same way “Don’t give up.”way;way:way,As it is
- 41. Multiple ChoiceIs the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Her purse held many items including: chapstick, money, a cell phone, cough drops, chopsticks, and some pens.correctincorrect - 42. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses semi colons correctly?The Europe trip will include visits to London, England, Rome, Italy; Paris, France, Munich, Germany, and Warsaw, Poland.The Europe trip will include visits to London; England, Rome; Italy, Paris; France, Munich; Germany, and Warsaw; Poland.The Europe trip will include visits to London, England; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; Munich, Germany; and Warsaw, Poland.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT considered a rule that we learned about semicolons?Use a semicolon between items in lists if some items in the list include commas.Use a semicolon to link complete clauses with a conjunctive abverb or transition word (however, consequently, etc.)Use a semicolon to separate an independent clause from a quotation.Use a semicolon to link closely related independent clauses.
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT considered a rule that we learned about colons?Use a colon after an independent clause joined with another independent clause by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOY).Use a colon to separate a title and a subtitle.Use a colon before an explanation that has a complete sentence before it.Use a colon prior to a list.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceHow many colons are missing from the following passage?
Dear Ms. Jones
Please meet me in my office at 730 A.M. next Monday. We will review several books, including Leon Edel’s Henry James, Volume I 126-132. Note This is a very important meeting.2345 - 46. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Cookies are good yet milk is better for you.
Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you.
Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you.
Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
He enjoys candy and cookies but he needs vegetables.
He enjoys candy, and cookies, but he needs vegetables.
He enjoys candy and cookies, but he needs vegetables.
He enjoys candy and cookies but, he needs vegetables.
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.
Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.
- 49. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I walked to the store, and I got gum for Rex, my friend.
I walked to the store and I got gum for Rex, my friend.
I walked to the store, and I got gum for Rex my friend.
I walked to the store and, I got gum for Rex, my friend.
- 50. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous in my opinion.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, are fabulous in my opinion.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.
Fridays Saturdays and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is written correctly?I live in New Palestine, Indiana.I live in New Palestine Indiana.I live, in, New Palestine, Indiana.
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
- 53. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
- 56. Multiple ChoiceWhich has correct comma placement?Yes Billy, is good at dancing.Yes, Billy is good at dancing.Yes Billy is good at dancing.Yes Billy is good, at dancing.
- 57. Multiple ChoiceWhich one has correct comma placement?Jeremy's handwriting is terrible, awful, and just messy.Jeremy's handwriting is, terrrible, awful, and just messy.Jeremy's handwriting is terrible awful and just messy.Jeremy's handwriting is terrible, awful, and just, messy.
- 58. Multiple ChoiceWhich has correct comma placement?Jenny proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"Jenny, proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"Jenny, proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"Jenny proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich has the correct comma placement?Before the Patriots, deflated the football they were well liked.Before the Patriots deflated the football they were well liked.Before the Patriots deflated the football, they were well liked.Before the Patriots, deflated the football, they were well liked.
- 60. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false? This sentence is correct.
My friend Sasser, is like the mini Michael Jackson.TrueFalse - 61. Multiple ChoiceWhich is correct?Mary, do you know the answer?Mary do you know the answer?Mary do you know, the answer?Mary do you, know, the answer?
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhich has correct comma placement?The team won the district tournament, but, they lost the state tournament.The team won the district tournament but, they lost the state tournament.The team won the district tournament, but they lost the state tournament.The team won the district tournament but they lost the state tournament.
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is written correctly?One of my favorite places is Paris France.One of my favorite places is, Paris, France.One of my favorite places is Paris, France.One of my favorite, places is Paris, France.
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
- 65. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
- 66. Multiple ChoiceIt was in the Tribune's June, 5 2003, edition.It was in the Tribune's June 5, 2003, edition.The sentence is punctuated correctlyIt was in the Tribune's June, 5, 2003, edition.It was in the Tribune's June, 5 2003, edition.
- 67. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?The Clarks grow peas beans and squash in their garden.The Clarks grow peas, beans, and squash in their garden.The Clarks grow peas beans, and squash in their garden.The Clarks grow peas, beans; and squash in their garden.
- 68. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?During a full moon Matt turns into a werewolf.During a full moon; Matt turns into a werewolf.During a full moon, Matt turns into a werewolf.During a full moon - Matt turns into a werewolf.
- 69. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?The cat enjoys lying in the sun, and playing with its catnip toy.The cat enjoys lying in the sun and playing with its catnip toy.The cat, enjoys lying in the sun and playing with its catnip toy.The cat enjoys lying in the sun and playing, with its catnip toy.
- 70. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emily’s party, Derek was not.John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emilys party; Derek was not.John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emily’s party Derek was not.John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emily’s party; Derek was not.
- 71. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?If you don’t show up to work on time, you will be fired.If you don’t show up to work on time you will be fired.If you don’t show up, to work on time you will be fired.If you don’t show up, to work on time, you will be fired.
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?I like many sports, especially pickle ball shuffleboard and kickball.I like many sports especially pickle ball, shuffleboard, and kickball.I like many sports, especially pickle ball, shuffleboard, and kickball.I like many sports especially pickle ball shuffleboard and kickball.
- 73. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?David is interested in knitting consequently he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.David is interested in knitting; consequently he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.David is interested in knitting, consequently, he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.David is interested in knitting; consequently, he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.
- 74. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correctly punctuated?Kristas insect collection includes ants, scorpions, and tarantulas.Krista’s insect collection includes ants scorpions and tarantulas.Kristas insect collection includes ants scorpions and tarantulas.Krista’s insect collection includes ants, scorpions, and tarantulas.
- 75. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence.I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.
- 76. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence or sentences.Please buy me: an ice cream cone.Please buy me an ice cream cone.
- 77. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence or sentences.We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats.
- 78. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence or sentences.Frank loves: hamburgers, fries, and shakes.Frank loves hamburgers, fries, and shakes.
- 79. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence or sentences.My name is Tom I don't really like my name.My name is Tom; I don't really like my name.My name is: Tom I don't really like m name.
- 80. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence.My brother likes: vampires, ghosts, and goblins.My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
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