Mastering Punctuation in Writing

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Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a nonrestrictive phrase?

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My brother, who is a great cook, made dinner last night.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.
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I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight., I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight., I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight., I have a big test tomorrow (I can't go out tonight).

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I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon: He packed everything: a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight., He packed everything; a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight., He packed everything, a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight., He packed everything (a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight).

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He packed everything: a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Which sentence correctly uses parentheses? The recipe calls for two cups of flour (all-purpose)., The recipe calls for two cups of flour, all-purpose., The recipe calls for two cups of flour; all-purpose., The recipe calls for two cups of flour: all-purpose.

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The recipe calls for two cups of flour (all-purpose).

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a nonrestrictive clause.

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The car, which is parked outside, is mine.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses?

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She loves reading; she visits the library often.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon to introduce a list.

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For the trip, we need: sunscreen, towels, and snacks.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Which sentence correctly uses parentheses to add additional information? Options: My sister (who is a doctor) works at the hospital., My sister, who is a doctor, works at the hospital., My sister; who is a doctor, works at the hospital., My sister: who is a doctor, works at the hospital.

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My sister (who is a doctor) works at the hospital.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a nonrestrictive phrase: The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow., The book that I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow., The book, which I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow., The book which I borrowed from the library is due tomorrow.

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The book, which I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI

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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to link related ideas?

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Ja'Kai finished his homework early; he decided to play video games.

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TEKS.ELA.8.10D.VI