10/25 Weekly Quiz

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

• After the show, we went to dinner.

• After, the show we went to dinner.

• After the show we, went to dinner.

• After the show we went, to dinner.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

• If you eat too much pizza you will get sick.

• If, you eat too much pizza you will get sick.

• If you eat ,too much pizza you will get sick.

• If you eat too much pizza, you will get sick.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

• This year we will work on spelling, write six essays, and read many wonderful stories.

• This year we will work on spelling write six essays, and read many wonderful stories.

• This year we, will work on spelling, write six essays, and read many wonderful stories.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

• Although I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch I settled for the Xbox One.

• Although I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch, I settled for the Xbox One.

• Although, I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch I settled for the Xbox One.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• Nibbles enjoys many things: chasing lizards, bugging the cats, and licking the kitchen floor.

• Nibbles enjoys many things like: chasing lizards, bugging the cats, and licking the kitchen floor.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• While reading a book, I noticed the following: the plot was intriguing, the characters were well-developed, and the setting was vivid.

• While reading a book I noticed the following the plot was intriguing, the characters were well-developed, and the setting was vivid.

• While reading a book. I noticed the following, the plot was intriguing, the characters were well-developed, and the setting was vivid.

• While reading a book I noticed the following. the plot was intriguing, the characters were well-developed, and the setting was vivid.

When should you use a colon?

• As a conjunction

  
  

• In place of a period

• Before introducing a list

• To close off a thought

Which of the following correctly uses a colon to start a list?

• I will have three things: on my sandwich ham slices, cheese, and mayonnaise.

• I will have three things on my sandwich: ham slices, cheese, and mayonnaise.

• I will have three things on my sandwich ham slices: cheese: and mayonnaise.

• I will have three things on my sandwich; ham slices, cheese, and mayonnaise.

  
  

To snorkel and explore the coral reef​ (a)   the following supplies are required​ (b)   swimsuits, goggles, fins, and snorkels.

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On the family vacation​ (a)   the boys bought the following items​ (b)   video games, a football, and airpods.

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