Comma, Semicolon, Colon

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English
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8th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Lisa has some free time now; therefore, she will coordinate the bake sale.
correct
incorrect
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose whether the missing punctuation is a comma (,) or a colon (:) or a semi colon (;).
I have big dreams_I know I'll be a star!
comma ( , )
colon ( : )
semi colon ( ; )
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose whether the missing punctuation is a comma (,) or a colon (:) or a semi colon (;).
We will need many things for the trip_spending money, coast, lunch.
comma ( , )
colon ( : )
semi colon ( ; )
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Select the sentence with the correct usage of a colon:
The recipe called for: flour, sugar, and eggs.
I have three favorite colors: blue, green, and red.
The dog barked: loudly and persistently.
The presentation covered three main topics: history, current trends, and future predictions.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Pick the error in the sentence below.
Reading books, by a pool, is a relaxing way to spend the day; however, most people like swimming in the pool, too.
No change
, by a pool,
day;
pool,
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose whether the missing punctuation is a comma (,) or a colon (:) or a semi colon (;).
The stars were twinkling in the sky_they were beautiful.
comma ( , )
colon ( : )
semi colon ( ; )
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
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