English III Punctuation Review

Which sentence is written correctly using SEMICOLONS and SEMICOLON rules?

• Jerry works a long time, however, it isn't as long as Charlie.

• Jerry works a long time, however, it isn't as long as Charlie.

• Jerry works a long time; however, it isn't as long as Charlie.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using SEMICOLONS and SEMICOLON rules

• The letter to my boss began Dear Boss; it went on to tell how I hated my job and I wanted to be fired.

• The letter to my boss began Dear boss it went on to tell how I hated my job and I wanted to be fired.

• The letter to my boss began; Dear Boss: it went on to tell how I hated my job and I wanted to be fired.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using SEMICOLONS and SEMICOLON rules?

• You may not even recognize what I am talking about, but it is important; as a result, please pay attention.

• You may not even recognize what I am talking about, but it is important; as a result please pay attention.

• You may not even recognize what I am talking about, but it is important as a result please; pay attention.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is written correctly using SEMICOLONS and SEMICOLON rules?

• All of the students had iPhones, which all had iMessaging technology; multiple apps, which include clash for clans; and spotify, which included a list of songs which you choose.

• All of the students had iPhones; which all had iMessaging technology; multiple apps, which include clash for clans; and spotify, which included a list of songs which you choose.

• All of the students had iPhones, which all had iMessaging technology; multiple apps, which include clash for clans and spotify: which included a list of songs which you choose.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using SEMICOLONS and SEMICOLON rules?

• Multiple singer conferences can be seen in the following cities: Washington, DC; Sacramento; CA; New York, New York; Kansas City, Missouri.

• Multiple singer conferences can be seen in the following cities; Washington, DC; Sacramento, CA; New York, New York; Kansas City, Missouri.

• Multiple singer conferences can be seen in the following cities: Washington, DC; Sacramento, CA; New York, New York; Kansas City, Missouri.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using SEMICOLONS and SEMICOLON rules?

• The Ford truck; the best in the nation: wins because of its versatility; and the Ford truck is back by the best powertrain warranty.

• The Ford truck, the best in the nation, wins because of its versatility; and the Ford truck is back by the best powertrain warranty.

• The Ford truck, the best in the nation, wins because of its versatility, and the Ford truck; is back by the best powertrain warranty.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is written correctly using APOSTROPHES and APOSTROPHE usage?

• Wind Energy is used in many places, and its' popularity is growing more around the world.

• Wind Energy is used in many places, and its popularity is growing more around the world.

• Wind Energy is used in many places, and it's popularity is growing more around the world.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which is written correctly using APOSTROPHES and APOSTROPHE usage?

• I like it when I have to use you're pencil; it is a lot nicer than mine.

• I like it when I have to use youre pencil; it is a lot nicer than mine.

• I like it when I have to use your pencil; it is a lot nicer than mine.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Which is written correctly using APOSTROPHES and APOSTROPHE usage?

• I need to help with my 3 sister-in-laws children, but they are very rambunctious.

• I need to help with my 3 sister-in-laws' children, but they are very rambunctious.

• I need to help with my 3 sister-in-law's children, but they are very rambunctious.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

 

Which is written correctly using APOSTROPHES and APOSTROPHE usage?

• It is anybody's guess as to whos' stolen the three schools mascots.

• It is anybody's guess as to who's stolen the three school's mascots.

• It is anybody's guess as to who's stolen the three schools' mascots.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D