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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.commacolonsemicolon
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow is it one careless match can start a forest fire; but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?
Is the semicolon used correctly?YesNo - 3. Multiple ChoiceGreg King once said, "Do not argue with an idiot, he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." Is the comma used correctly?YesNo
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. 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.
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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.
- 9. 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.
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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."
- 12. Multiple ChoiceSelect the correctly punctuated salutation.Dear Senator HarkinDear Senator Harkin;Dear Senator Harkin,Dear Senator Harkin:
- 13. Multiple Choice
There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.
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- 14. Multiple Choice
The book was written by ___ Peter Jay Montreville.
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- 15. Multiple Choice
The tables at the party had wonderful decorations ___ flowers, ribbons, balloons, and crystal birds.
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- 16. Multiple Choice
The play was excellent! All of the actors were lively ___ and the set was beautifully decorated.
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- 17. Multiple Choice
I do my homework every night ___ because that's how you get a good grade.
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- 18. Multiple Choice
The artist preferred to paint in oils ___ he did not like water colors.
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- 19. Multiple Choice
I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.
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- 20. Multiple Choice
Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.
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- 21. 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.
- 22. Multiple ChoiceIs this sentence correct?
The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.yesno - 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a correct use of commas?I ate too much pizza, I'm really full.I ate too much pizza, so I'm really full.Because I ate too much pizza, I'm really full.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is correct?This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses commas correctly?Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
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