Punctuation Marks Review

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• My favorite hobbies are swimming, reading, running and painting.

• Abe is a strong fast, runner.

• He plays the piano poorly but, he has taken lessons for many years.

• If you want to eat cake with us, make sure to be here by five o'clock.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• Furthermore; people should be allowed to read the books that interest them.

• Whitney, who is my neighbor tries to steal my toys.

• On our road trip, however, we will be sleeping in the car.

• Braden, please wash your stinky, laundry.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• Sandy excelled in Latin that is; she won numerous honors.

• He stayed up till 4 a.m.; consequently, he slept through his 7 a.m. alarm.

• I must answer his letter straightaway otherwise, I'm afraid that I will forget.

• On Tuesday, she should pick up her dry cleaning; and she must vote.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• I love to ride my bike; I rode it yesterday.

• I love to ride my bike, I rode it yesterday.

• I love to ride my bike I rode it yesterday.

• I love to ride my bike: I rode it yesterday.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• Hikers need the following sturdy boots, light clothing, and a waterproof jacket.

• The actor gave me this advice: Learn your lines, be on time, and don't get emotional.

• The protests had a positive effect They grabbed the governor's attention.

• The ballet troupe will perform in the following cities New York, Chicago, and London.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• These words are from Elanor Roosevelt's first autobiography "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

• There is one thing I am sure about now At that point in my life, I should not have let my friends influence me so much.

• Stella has two annoying habits entering my room without knocking and borrowing my things without asking.

• We have no school on these holidays: New Year's Day, MLK Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• a four/fifths majority

• a self, fulfilling prophecy

• twenty senators-elect

• a noise-free-environment

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• Have you read his recent book--the one in paperback?

• We should pack rain--gear tarpaulins, boots, and ponchos.

• Please hand me the hammer--and a oh, nevermind.

• Lucille Ball--had three television series--I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here's Lucy.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• Rep. Patrick Kennedy "D-Rhode Island" was head of the committee.

• Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-Rhode Island) was head of the committee.

• Rep. Patrick Kennedy--D-Rhode Island--was head of the committee.

• Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-Rhode Island, was head of the committee.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

• Their eyes were watching God!

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

• Their Eyes Were Watching God?

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CCSS.L.8.2A