EP Punctuation Practice 3

Which sentence uses the **semi-colon** correctly?

• Makhi is focused on improving his grades; he has been studying every night.

• Makhi is focused on improving his grades; and he has been studying every night.

Which sentence uses the **colon** correctly?

• TayShawn made a plan to pass all his classes: study more, complete assignments, and ask for help.

• TayShawn made a plan to pass all his classes, and he knew: study more, complete assignments, and ask for help.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Heaven’s goal is to finish the trimester strong with all passing grades.

• Heavens’ goal is to finish the trimester strong with all passing grades.

Which sentence uses the **dash** correctly?

• Lexi enjoys reading different genres—mystery, fantasy, and historical fiction.

• Lexi enjoys reading different genres—mystery, fantasy, and historical fiction;

Which sentence uses the **semi-colon** correctly?

• Lupe knows that reading daily helps with comprehension; he has been making it a habit.

• Lupe knows that reading daily helps with comprehension; and he has been making it a habit.

Which sentence uses the **colon** correctly?

• Mori set a goal for the trimester: no missing assignments and all passing grades.

• Mori set a goal for the trimester; no missing assignments and all passing grades.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Anthony’s strategy for passing is simple: stay organized and turn in all work on time.

• Anthonys’ strategy for passing is simple: stay organized and turn in all work on time.

Which sentence uses the **dash** correctly?

• Makhi struggled in English earlier this trimester—but he worked hard and improved his grade.

• Makhi struggled in English earlier this trimester—but, he worked hard and improved his grade.

Which sentence uses the **semi-colon** correctly?

• TayShawn knew he needed to study for finals; he set aside extra time each night.

• TayShawn knew he needed to study for finals; and he set aside extra time each night.

Which sentence uses the **apostrophe** correctly?

• Heaven cant wait to see her final grades after all the effort she put in.

• Heaven can’t wait to see her final grades after all the effort she put in.