SENTENCE 4: When the movie ended there was not a dry eye in the theater.

When the movie ended, there was not a dry eye in the theater.

When the movie ended there, was not a dry eye in the theater.

When the movie ended; there was not a dry eye in the theater.

SENTENCE 8: Anthony keeps his Google Drive organized yet his locker is a mess.

Anthony keeps his Google Drive organized, yet his locker is a mess.

Anthony keeps his Google Drive organized yet, his locker is a mess.

Anthony keeps his Google Drive organized; yet his locker is a mess.

SENTENCE 9: The two girls embarrassed their friend in the mall they were so cruel.

The two girls embarrassed their friend in the mall; they were so cruel.

The two girls embarrassed their friend in the mall, they were so cruel.

The two girls embarrassed their friend in the mall: they were so cruel.

SENTENCE 10: The storm hit the town hard there was a lot of damage.

The storm hit the town hard; there was a lot of damage.

The storm hit the town hard, there was a lot of damage.

The storm hit the town, hard there was a lot of damage.

SENTENCE 12: Allie was excited to try out for color guard nevertheless she got nervous during tryouts because everyone else was so talented.

Allie was excited to try out for color guard; nevertheless, she got nervous during tryouts because everyone else was so talented.

Allie was excited to try out for color guard, nevertheless, she got nervous during tryouts because everyone else was so talented.

Allie was excited to try out for color guard; nevertheless she got nervous during tryouts, because everyone else was so talented.

Allie was excited to try out for color guard; nevertheless , she got nervous during tryouts because everyone else was so talented. What punctuation rules does this sentence follow?

IND; conjunctive adverb , IND + DEP.

IND , coordinating conjunction IND + DEP.

IND ; conjunctive adverb , IND ; IND.

SENTENCE 13: Although he wanted to text her he was too afraid so he just friended her on Instagram instead.

Although he wanted to text her, he was too afraid, so he just friended her on Instagram instead.

Although he wanted to text her, he was too afraid so he just friended her on Instagram instead.

Although he wanted to text her, he was too afraid so, he just friended her on Instagram instead.

Although he wanted to text her, he was too afraid, so he just friended her on Instagram instead. What punctuation rules does this sentence follow?

DEP , IND , coordinating conjunction IND.

IND ; conjunctive adverb , IND , coordinating conjunction IND.

SENTENCE 14: Finishing your homework and going to bed before 11pm is difficult but it is possible if you work efficiently.

Finishing your homework and going to bed before 11pm is difficult, but it is possible if you work efficiently.

Finishing your homework and going to bed before 11pm is difficult but it is possible, if you work efficiently.

Finishing your homework and going to bed before 11pm is difficult, but it is possible, if you work efficiently.

Finishing your homework and going to bed before 11pm is difficult, but it is possible if you work efficiently. What punctuation rules does this sentence follow?

IND , coordinating conjunction IND + DEP.

IND ; conjunctive adverb , IND + DEP.

SENTENCE 15: George Orwell a famous author is best known for writing 1984 a science fiction novel.

George Orwell, a famous author, is best known for writing 1984 , a science fiction novel.

George Orwell, a famous author is best known for writing 1984 , a science fiction novel.

George Orwell, a famous author, is best known for writing 1984 a science fiction novel.

George Orwell, a famous author, is best known for writing 1984 , a science fiction novel. What punctuation rules does this sentence follow?

Two appositive phrases set off with commas.

An appositive phrase set off with commas, and a participial phrase set off with commas.

Two participial phrases set off with commas

Two gerund phrases set off with commas

SENTENCE 16: Grace finding it hard to breathe sat down on the bench winded by her workout.

Grace, finding it hard to breathe, sat down on the bench, winded by her workout.

Grace, finding it hard to breathe sat down on the bench, winded by her workout.

Grace finding it hard to breathe, sat down on the bench, winded by her workout.

Grace, finding it hard to breathe, sat down on the bench, winded by her workout. What punctuation rules does this sentence follow?

2 participial phrases set off with commas

1 gerund set off with commas and 1 participial phrase set off with commas

1 participial phrase set off with commas and 1 appositive phrase set off with commas

2 appositive phrases set off with commas

SENTENCE 18: Josh took the other stairwell the east one to avoid the crowds in K hallway.

Josh took the other stairwell, the east one, to avoid the crowds in K hallway.

Josh took the other stairwell the east one, to avoid the crowds in K hallway.

Josh took the other stairwell, the east one, to avoid the crowds, in K hallway.

Josh took the other stairwell, the east one, to avoid the crowds in K hallway. What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

1 appositive phrase set off with commas

1 participial phrase set off with commas

1 gerund phrase set off with commas

1 infinitive phrase set off with a comma

SENTENCE 20: Turning off his tablet Teddy smiled; now he could eat lunch which was his favorite meal of the day!

Turning off his tablet, Teddy smiled; now he could eat lunch, which was his favorite meal of the day!

Turning off his tablet, Teddy smiled; now he could eat lunch which was his favorite meal of the day!

Turning off his tablet Teddy smiled; now he could eat lunch, which was his favorite meal of the day!

Turning off his tablet, Teddy smiled; now he could eat lunch, which was his favorite meal of the day! What punctuation rules does this sentence follow?

Participial phrase , IND ; IND , DEP (nonrestrictive clause).

Gerund phrase , IND ; IND , appositive phrase.

Participial phrase , IND; DEP , appositive phrase.

Infinitive phrase , IND ; conjunctive adverb , IND.

Punctuation Rules with Clauses & Phrases!

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English

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9th - 11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.9-10.2A, L.7.1B, L.4.2C

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Sarah Weimer

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60 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SENTENCE 1:
My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

My uncle loves sushi; whereas my aunt hates it.

My uncle loves sushi whereas, my aunt hates it.

My uncle loves sushi; whereas, my aunt hates it.

NO CHANGE

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

What kind of sentence is this?

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

IND + DEP. (no comma)

DEP , IND.

IND ; IND.

IND ; conjunctive adverb , IND.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SENTENCE 2:
Because he did poorly on his test he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

Because he did poorly on his test; he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

Because he did poorly on his test he read, a Right 2 Read book, for extra credit.

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

NO CHANGE

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

What kind of sentence is this?

Simple sentence

Complex sentence

Compound sentence

Compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

IND + DEP. (no comma)

DEP , IND.

IND ; IND.

IND , coordinating conjunction IND.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

SENTENCE 3:
Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

Practice was canceled after school since, there was a freak snowstorm.

Practice was canceled after school, since there was a freak snowstorm.

Practice was canceled after school; since, there was a freak snowstorm.

NO CHANGE

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Punctuation Rules with Clauses & Phrases!

60 questions

SENTENCE 1:
My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

What kind of sentence is this?

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 2:
Because he did poorly on his test he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

What kind of sentence is this?

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 3:
Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

What kind of sentence is this?

Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 4:
When the movie ended there was not a dry eye in the theater.

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Punctuation Rules with Clauses & Phrases!

60 questions

SENTENCE 1:My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.What kind of sentence is this?

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 2:Because he did poorly on his test he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.What kind of sentence is this?

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 3:Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.What kind of sentence is this?

Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 4:When the movie ended there was not a dry eye in the theater.

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SENTENCE 1:
My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

What kind of sentence is this?

My uncle loves sushi whereas my aunt hates it.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 2:
Because he did poorly on his test he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

What kind of sentence is this?

Because he did poorly on his test, he read a Right 2 Read book for extra credit.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 3:
Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

What kind of sentence is this?

Practice was canceled after school since there was a freak snowstorm.

What punctuation rule does this sentence follow?

SENTENCE 4:
When the movie ended there was not a dry eye in the theater.