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- 1. Multiple Choice
The students were studying for their history test _____ it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
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- 2. Multiple Choice
We packed the car with supplies for our trip _____ food, tent, and camping gear.
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- 3. Multiple Choice
If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV _____ or you can play video games.
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- 4. Multiple Choice
My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us.
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- 5. 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 - 6. Multiple Choice
Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air on my morning job.
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- 7. Multiple Choice
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Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London___ she is best known for her award-winning novel White Teeth.
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- 8. Multiple Choice
What goes in the blank?
After a large economic expansion took place in the 1980s___ money flooded into Thailand, and Bangkok, the country's capital, became a thriving urban center.
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- 9. Multiple Choice
What goes in the blank?
Mother yaks climb to higher altitudes than males or females without calves___ researchers believe the steep mountain slopes may help protect calves from predators and provide a richer source of food.
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- 10. Multiple Choice
There are so many things to do in London ___ the theatre, the shopping, the sights and the parks.
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- 11. Multiple Choice
I had a few days off last week and I knew exactly where to spend them ___ the beach.
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- 12. Multiple Choice
I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges ___ being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines.
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- 13. Multiple Choice
A _____ is used to indicate emphasis or change in tone. It is used to show a break in thought or speech.
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- 14. Multiple Choice
If you need something, call my assistant _____ Catherine, not Margaret _____ and she’ll help you.
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- 15. Multiple Choice
A comma is used to do all of the following except __.
to separate an introductory element
to shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases
to separate items in a series or a list
to combine 2 independent clauses joined with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which comma rule is used in the following sentence?
Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.
#4 - Interrupter
#2 - Separating Adjectives
#1 - Items in a Series
#3 - Compound Sentence
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which comma rule is used in the following sentence?
According to UCS, new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.
#3 - Compound Sentence
#5 - Introductory Elements
#4 - Interrupter
#2 - Separating Adjectives
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which comma rule is used in the following sentence?
Madison was born on April 26, 2002.
#1 - Items in a Series
#4 - Interrupter
#5 - Introductory Elements
#6 - Conventional Situation
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which comma rule is used in the following sentence?
We will go to recess, and then we will go to class.
#1 - Items in a Series
#4 - Interrupter
#2 - Separating Adjectives
#3 - Compound Sentence
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which comma rule is used in the following sentence?
The sad, lonely bus riders sat in silence as they traveled through the city.
#2 - Separating Adjectives
#5 - Introductory Elements
#1 - Items in a Series
#6 - Conventional Situations
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which comma rule is used in the following sentence?
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
#4 - Interrupter
#1 - Items in a Series
#3 - Compound Sentences
#6 - Conventional Situations
- 22. Multiple Choice
A _____ is used before a list of items, a longer quote/statement, or in time.
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- 23. Multiple Choice
A _____ is used to join 2 closely related independent clauses.
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- 24. Multiple Choice
A _____ is used to separate words so that the meaning of a sentence is clear.
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- 25. Multiple Choice
What is the main difference between dashes and commas?
Dashes indicate a more sudden and stronger interruption in thought.
Dashes indicate a sudden change in tone or attitude.
Dashes indicate the beginning of a question.
Dashes indicate the start of a list of items.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which punctuation mark is used to join together compound nouns and adjectives?
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- 27. Multiple Choice
In order to attend school, students must be up__to__date on their shots.
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- 28. Multiple Choice
We verified his law degree __Yale, class of 2002__, but his work history remains unconfirmed.
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- 29. Multiple Choice
Which punctuation mark would you use if you wanted to separate information and show emphasis on it?
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- 30. Multiple Choice
I needed a total of fifty__six bricks to finish the wall.
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