Semicolons, Colons, and Commas Review

Nate, who works as a software engineer, majored in computer science.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Because Jesse is my friend; I invited him to my party.

• correct

• incorrect

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Although, I want to go to Hawaii for Joe’s wedding I have to work.

• correct

• incorrect

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Unable to focus because of the loud construction work outside, Harry went to the library to study.

• correct

• incorrect

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

During spring break, my days will consist of: eating, watching Netflix, and sleeping.

• correct

• incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Dorothy failed her test, it was extremely difficult.

• correct

• incorrect

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Dorothy failed her test, but it was extremely difficult.

• correct

• incorrect

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Last week, Theodore, who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $10,000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.

• NO CHANGE

• student won

• scholarship: parents

• scholarship, parents

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Julie was thoroughly confused: she couldn’t figure out where she put her car keys.

• NO CHANGE

• confused, she

• confused she,

• confused she

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the correct sentence.

• I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
• I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A