Commas Semicolons Colons Hyphens and Dashes

Quiz
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English
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7th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Decide whether the following can have a colon (:), semicolon (;) or a dash (-)
There are so many things to do in London ___ there’s the theatre, the shopping, the sights and the parks.
:
;
-
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I had a few days off last week and I knew exactly where to spend them ___ the beach.
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;
-
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I love working in advertising. You have so many challenges ___ being creative, working in a team, keeping clients happy and meeting deadlines.
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;
-
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He decided to spend a few days in the country ___ the tranquillity helped him think.
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;
-
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
David read the letter and he smiled ___ 'I've got the job.'
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;
-
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paul realised that it was getting late and the wind was getting stronger ___ he knew it was time to go home.
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;
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Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I rarely go to bed this early_____ I am afraid I will miss something.
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;
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Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
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