Grammar Punctuation

We use a period at the end of a(n):

• Exclamatory Sentence

• Declarative and Imperative Sentence

• Interrogative Sentence

• Periodic Sentence

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Can a comma and coordinating conjunction join two independent clauses?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Commas are NOT used to separate three or more items in a series.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Commas are used to:

• Create paragraphs

• Indicate ESSENTIAL elements in a sentence

• Include words in phrases

• Indicate NONESSENTIAL elements in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Do NOT use a comma to set off introductory modifying phrases or clauses.

• FALSE

• TRUE

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Can a semicolon be used when a comma and coordinating conjunction are not used?

• YES

• NO

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Use a semicolon between items in a series if the items themselves contain commas.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

We use a colon after the salutation of a:

• Friendly letter

• Work letter

• Business letter

• Salutation letter

Underline (italicize) well-known words and phrases that have been accepted in English.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Use a hyphen in fractions used as:

• Nouns

• Adjectives

• Pronouns

• Adverbs