Mastering Punctuation: Parentheses, Colons, Semicolons

Choose the sentence that successfully uses parentheses.

• The museum (which was recently renovated) is now open to the public.

• The museum (which was recently renovated is now open to the public.

• The museum (which was recently renovated.) is now open to the public.

Choose the sentence that successfully uses one semicolon.

• The cake was delicious; everyone asked for seconds.

• The cake was delicious; everyone asked for seconds; it was a hit.

• The cake was delicious everyone asked for seconds; and enjoyed it.

Which sentence uses parentheses correctly? ( )

• Sometimes I like to watch my (favorite) movie before bed.

• I got the highest score on the social studies test last week (a 97%!).

• My (mom) and my (dad) got me ice cream.

Choose the sentence that successfully uses a colon.

• He had three pets: a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

• He had three: pets a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

• He had three pets a dog: a cat, and a rabbit.

Choose the sentence that successfully uses a colon.

• She had one goal: to win the championship.

• She had one goal: to win the championship: it was her dream.

• She had one goal to win: the championship and achieve her dream.

Choose the sentence that successfully uses parentheses.

• The author (known for her mystery novels) will be signing books today.

• The author (known for her mystery novels will be signing books today.

• The author (known for her mystery novels): will be signing books today.

Choose the sentence that successfully uses a colon.

• The menu includes: pasta, pizza, and salad.

• The menu includes: pasta, pizza, and salad; a variety of dishes.

• The menu includes: pasta, pizza, and salad: a variety of dishes.

• The menu includes: pasta, pizza, and salad for all tastes.

Where should the semicolon go?

• Cash;
• dah;
• ousside;
• bow;

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence that successfully uses parentheses.

• The movie (which was released last year) won several awards.

• The movie (which was released last year won several awards.

• The movie (which was released last year): won several awards.

Choose the sentence that successfully uses a semicolon.

• The garden is beautiful; it is full of blooming flowers.

• The garden is beautiful it is full of; blooming flowers the colors are vibrant.