Comma vs Semicolon

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Comma

• Full stop

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Hyphen

• Comma

Choose the correct sentence.

• Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.

• Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

• Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.

• Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.

Choose the correct sentence.

• This is what you need at the grocery store milk, bacon, and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store: milk, bacon and eggs.

• This is what you need at the grocery store; milk, bacon and eggs.

Last night's rain left the tree-lined trail in the park wet and muddy ___ nevertheless, I enjoyed the fresh, clean air.

• semi-colon

• colon

• comma

• none of the above

Which of the following lists is correct?

• I invited Beth, my roommate; Jessi, my friend; and Katie, my mom.

• I invied Beth; my roommate; Jessi; my friend; and Katie; my mom.

• I invited Beth, my roommate, Jessi, my friend, and Katie, my mom. 

• I invited Beth, my roommate: Jessi, my friend: and Katie, my mom.

Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only New Zealand and Australia will sign the treaty immediately.

• Colon

• Semicolon

Insert the correct punctuation.

Zadie Smith is a writer who grew up in London ____ she is best known for her award-winning novel 'White Teeth'.

• comma

• semi-colon

• colon

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related?

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Dash

Choose the correct sentence:

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow - I can't go out tonight.