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English
11th -
12thgrade
Commas, Conjunctions, Colons, and Semicolons
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWe went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs.bought,bought;bought:bought
- 2. Multiple ChoicePlease take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.you,you;you:you
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sentences is written correctly?There are many flavors of ice cream, such as: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.There are many flavors of ice cream: such as, chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.There are many flavors of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry.Many flavors of ice cream: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry: exits.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceCorrect or incorrect?
The elderly gentleman forgot a lot of things such as: his dentures and his socks.INCORRECTCORRECT - 5. Multiple ChoiceThe elderly lady often forgot things, too: such as her dentures and her socks.INCORRECTCORRECT
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMy good friend Shauna has a lot of dogs: named Bubbles, Mr. Waffles, and Skittles.NO CHANGEdogs named Bubblesdogs: Bubblesdogs, which are named Bubbles
- 7. Multiple ChoiceShauna's sister's favorite subject in school: astrophysics.NO CHANGEschool is astrophysicsschool; astrophysicsschool. Astrophysics
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAfter which word should a colon be inserted?The girls requested breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.requestedgirlsbreakfastsausage
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAfter which word should a colon be inserted?The teacher shared one of John F. Kennedy's most famous quotes "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."Kennedy'squotesyouteacher
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIs this sentence correct?
My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.yesno - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correctly punctuated?Every morning I try to do the following chores make my bed, pick up my clothes, and rinse my breakfast dishes.Every morning I try to do the following chores: make my bed, pick up my clothes, and rinse my breakfast dishes.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correctly punctuated?The main characters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women are four sisters: Amy, Beth, Meg, and Jo.The main characters in Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women are four sisters Amy, Beth, Meg, and Jo.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correctly punctuated?Three clues suggested that the thief was in a hurry: the open window, the muddy footprints on the rug, and a broken vase next to the table.Three clues suggested that the thief was in a hurry the open window, the muddy footprints on the rug, and a broken vase next to the table.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correctly punctuated?At the Chinese restaurant we ordered these appetizers steamed dumplings, fried, wonton, and egg rolls.At the Chinese restaurant, we ordered these appetizers: steamed dumplings, fried wontons, and egg rolls.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence uses the semicolon correctly?The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.None of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceChoose the correct sentence.Since I plan to take over the world, I will need a lot of money.Since I plan to take over the world; I will need a lot of money.
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThis summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ if flights don't go down, though, I probably will not.SemicolonColon
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThere's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.SemicolonColon
- 21. Multiple ChoiceIt was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.SemicolonColon
- 22. Multiple ChoiceCall me tomorrow you can give me an answer then.NO CHANGECall me tomorrow, you can give me an answer then.Call me tomorrow you can give me an answer, then.Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is correct?After the game; we went to the store.After the game, we went to the store.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceLydia had all day to prepare for the dinner party, so not only was the food excellent, and also the house was spotless.NO CHANGEbutsoyet
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWe had a long history together, it wasn't enough to keep us from parting ways.NO CHANGEtogether, buttogether but,together, however
- 26. Multiple ChoiceEven the tempo changes musicians play in three-quarter, double, or common time, depending on their instrument.NO CHANGEchanges, andchanges,changes but
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The school is closed indefinitely so students are learning at home.
The school is closed indefinitely, so students are learning at home.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The student explained her question yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.
The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.
- 29. Multiple ChoiceDobby was clearly destined to be the chosen one however, Bellatrix changed all that.comma after Dobbysemicolon after onecomma after Bellatrixno change
- 30. Multiple ChoiceDeadpool enjoys the rocket ride outside of the Walmart in Hoboken New Jersey.comma after Hobokencomma after Newcomma after Walmartno change
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIt was this moment when the birds surrounded her that Katniss regretted ordering the McChicken for lunch.comma after momentcommas after moment and hercomma after herno change
- 32. Multiple ChoiceRafiki raised his staff swung it at Simba and taught him a lesson.comma after Simbacomma after staffcommas after staff and Simbano change
- 33. Multiple ChoiceA semicolon connects...two independent clauses that are closely related ideastwo dependent clauses that are closely related ideasboth dependent and independent clauses no matter how closely related in idea they are
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence below is a correct example of a compound sentence?Misty loved training water Pokemon, but she was afraid of Gyarados.Misty loved training water Pokemon. She was afraid of Gyarados.Misty loved training water Pokemon but she was afraid of Gyarados.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the acronym we use to remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions?FLAPELSFANGIRLFANBOYSSYOBNAF
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat conjunction should you use to make these sentences into a compound sentence? The Doctor always enjoyed meeting new people. He also loved time traveling.ForAndNorBut
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the conjunction in the following sentence? Luke Skywalker and Han Solo set out to rescue Princess Leia.SetRescueAndTo
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of the conjunction "but"?Contradicts, offers a contrast, or introduces something unexpectedAdds informationmeans "because" and introduces the effect of a cause-effect relationship.As a result
- 39. Multiple ChoiceIn the acronym FANBOYS, what does the Y stand for?YesYepYourYet
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich conjunction should you use to connect the following sentences? May loves to compete. She entered a beauty contest.andbutsofor
- 41. Multiple Choice
Which conjunction should you use to connect the following sentences? Brock is a good cook. He spends a lot of time in the kitchen cooking for his family.
yet
for
but
nor
- 42. Multiple ChoiceIn the acronym FANBOYS, what does the N stand for?NorNotNextNet
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat punctuation mark always comes before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?.,;!
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich punctuation mark do I used before a list of items?SemicolonColonCommaNone of the Above
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhen can I NOT use a colon before a list?After "the following"After "as follows"After a verbAfter a noun
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich punctuation mark do I use before a long, formal statement or quotation?SemicolonColonCommaNone of the Above
- 47. Multiple Choice
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
Senator Gary Hawkins said the following “We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare.”
After Senator
After Hawkins
After following
After cutbacks
- 48. Multiple Choice
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste.
After supplies
After will
After glue
Afer paste
- 49. Multiple Choice
Where does the colon go in the following sentence?
Janey could be described in two words hostile and erratic.
After described
After hostile
After words
After erratic
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