Select the correct placement for a colon in this sentence: "There are three topics history, politics and art."

There are three topics: history, politics, and art.

There are three: topics history, politics, and art.

There are three topics history, politics, and art.

There are three topics history: politics, and art.

Which of the following sentences properly uses a colon to emphasize a list?

There are two options: stay or go.

There are: two options stay or go.

There are two options stay: or go.

There are two options stay or: go.

Identify the sentence that uses a colon correctly.

At the meeting, John mentioned several ideas: marketing, expansion, and innovation.

At the meeting, John mentioned: several ideas marketing, expansion, and innovation.

At the meeting: John mentioned several ideas: marketing, expansion, and innovation.

At: the meeting, John mentioned several ideas marketing, expansion, and innovation.

In which sentence does the colon correctly introduce a quotation?

He repeated the famous words: "I have a dream."

He: repeated the famous words "I have a dream."

He repeated: the famous words "I have a dream."

He repeated the famous words "I: have a dream."

Which sentence correctly uses a colon before a list?

For the conference, we need pens, paper, and markers.

For the conference, we need: pens, paper, and markers.

For: the conference, we need pens, paper, and markers.

For the conference: we need pens, paper, and markers.

Select the correct sentence with appropriate colon usage.

She decided on three main goals: graduate, find a job, and travel.

She: decided on three main goals graduate, find a job, and travel.

She decided on: three main goals graduate, find a job, and travel.

She decided on three main: goals graduate, find a job, and travel.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly before an explanation?

There was only one solution left: to start again from scratch.

There was only: one solution left to start again from scratch.

There was: only one solution left to start again from scratch.

There: was only one solution left to start again from scratch.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon before a bulleted list.

The menu includes: - Salad - Pasta - Dessert

The menu: includes - Salad - Pasta - Dessert

The: menu includes - Salad - Pasta - Dessert

The menu includes : - Salad - Pasta - Dessert

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated with a comma?

She wanted to go to the movies, but it was raining.

She wanted to go to the movies but, it was raining.

She wanted, to go to the movies, but it was raining.

She wanted to go to the movies, but it was, raining.

Identify the sentence correctly using a semicolon.

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

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

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

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

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma and a conjunction.

Tom studied hard for the test, so he felt confident.

Tom studied hard for the test; so he felt confident.

Tom, studied hard for the test so he felt confident.

Tom studied hard for the test, he felt confident.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

We traveled to Italy last summer; it was an unforgettable experience.

We traveled to Italy last summer, it was an unforgettable experience.

We traveled to Italy last summer; and it was an unforgettable experience.

We traveled to Italy last summer it, was an unforgettable experience.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

I needed to buy groceries, but the store was closed.

I needed to buy groceries but the store was, closed.

I needed, to buy groceries, but the store was closed.

I needed to buy groceries; but the store was closed.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

You can choose pasta for dinner; alternatively, there is pizza.

You can choose pasta; for dinner alternatively, there is pizza.

You can choose pasta for dinner: alternatively there is pizza.

You can choose pasta for dinner, alternatively there is pizza.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The teacher explained the lesson well, and her students understood.

The teacher explained the lesson well; and her students understood.

The teacher explained the lesson, well and her students understood.

The teacher explained the lesson well, her students understood.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly with a semicolon?

The weather was terrible; the game was postponed.

The weather was terrible; and the game was postponed.

The weather was terrible, the game was postponed.

The weather was; terrible the game was postponed.

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage.

She baked cookies, and he made lemonade.

She baked cookies; and he made lemonade.

She baked, cookies and he made lemonade.

She baked cookies, and he, made lemonade.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence using a semicolon.

My brother plays guitar; my sister plays piano.

My brother plays guitar; my sister, piano.

My brother, plays guitar my sister its piano.

My brother; plays guitar my sister, piano.

Select the sentence with proper punctuation.

I called you earlier, but you didn't answer.

I called you earlier; but you didn't answer.

I, called you earlier but you didn't answer.

I called you, earlier but you didn't answer.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to connect independent clauses?

The professor was late; her car broke down.

The professor was late, her car broke down.

The professor was late; and her car broke down.

The professor was late her car; broke down.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence using a comma before the conjunction.

Emily loves playing soccer, and she also enjoys swimming.

Emily loves playing soccer; and she also enjoys swimming.

Emily, loves playing soccer and she also enjoys swimming.

Emily loves playing soccer and she also enjoys, swimming.

Which sentence properly uses a semicolon?

The guests have arrived; let's start the party.

The guests have arrived let's, start the party.

The guests have arrived and; let's start the party.

The guests have arrived, let's start the party.

Select the sentence with the correct use of a comma.

He wanted to watch a movie, but he had to finish his homework first.

He wanted to watch a movie but he had, to finish his homework first.

He wanted to watch a movie but; he had to finish his homework first.

He wanted, to watch a movie but he had to finish his homework first.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

My brother, who is usually late, arrived on time today.

My brother who is usually late arrived, on time today.

My brother who is usually late, arrived on time today.

My brother, who is usually late arrived on time today.

Identify the sentence with correctly placed commas.

The movie, in my opinion, was too long.

The movie, in my opinion was, too long.

The movie in my opinion, was too long.

The movie in my opinion was, too long.

Which sentence has interrupters placed correctly with commas?

The cake, however, was not ready in time for the party.

The cake however, was not ready in time for the party.

The cake, however was not ready in time for the party.

The cake however was not ready, in time for the party.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly with an interrupter.

The test was difficult, as you know, but everyone passed.

The test was difficult as you know, but everyone passed.

The test, was difficult, as you know but everyone passed.

The test, was difficult as you know but everyone passed.

Find the correctly punctuated sentence using interrupters.

Our team, surprisingly, won the championship.

Our team surprisingly, won, the championship.

Our team surprisingly won the, championship.

Our team, surprisingly won, the championship.

Which sentence uses commas correctly with an interrupter phrase?

The new restaurant, I believe, is opening next week.

The new restaurant I believe, is opening next week.

The new restaurant, I believe is opening next week.

The new restaurant I believe is opening, next week.

Select the sentence with properly placed commas.

My cat, despite being old, loves to play.

My cat despite being old, loves to play.

My cat despite being, old loves to play.

My cat, despite being old loves to play.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The weather, they say, will be warm and sunny tomorrow.

The weather they say, will, be warm and sunny tomorrow.

The weather, they say will be, warm and sunny tomorrow.

The weather they say will be, warm and sunny tomorrow.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.

The book, in fact, was a bestseller last year.

The book in fact, was a bestseller, last year.

The book in fact was a, bestseller last year.

The book, in fact was, a bestseller last year.

Which sentence uses commas appropriately with an interrupter?

These shoes, to be honest, are quite expensive.

These shoes to be honest, are quite, expensive.

These shoes to be, honest are quite expensive.

These shoes, to be honest are, quite expensive.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Your idea, it seems, was the best.

Your idea it, seems, was the best.

Your idea, it seems was, the best.

Your idea it seems, was, the best.

Find the sentence with correct comma placement.

The actor, in the end, won the award.

The actor in the end, won, the award.

The actor, in the end won the, award.

The actor in the, end won the award.

Select the sentence that uses proper punctuation with interrupters.

Breakfast, in particular, is important for a healthy start.

Breakfast in particular, is important, for a healthy start.

Breakfast in particular is important for, a healthy start.

Breakfast, in particular is important for a healthy start.

Which sentence uses commas correctly in context?

Our team, of course, celebrated the win.

Our team of course, celebrated the, win.

Our team, of course celebrated the win.

Our team of course celebrated, the win.

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage.

He will, naturally, be the first to know.

He will naturally be, the first to know.

He will, naturally be, the first to know.

He will naturally, be the first to know.

Which sentence correctly uses an introductory comma?

After the play, we all went for ice cream.

After the play we all went for ice cream.

After the play went for ice cream.

We all went for ice cream after the play.

Select the sentence with a correct introductory comma.

During the summer, I like to go swimming.

During the summer I like to go swimming.

I like to go swimming, during the summer.

During the, summer I like to go swimming.

Which sentence employs an introductory comma correctly?

Later on, we will discuss the new project.

Later on we will discuss the new project.

We will discuss, later on, the new project.

We will discuss the new project later on,

Choose the sentence that uses an introductory comma appropriately.

On sunny days, we go hiking in the mountains.

On sunny days we go hiking, in the mountains.

We go hiking in the, mountains on sunny days.

We go hiking in the mountains on sunny days,

Identify the sentence with a correct introductory comma.

In the morning, I'm always in a hurry to get to work.

I'm always, in a hurry to get to work in the morning.

In the morning I'm always in a hurry to get to work.

I'm always in a hurry to get to work, in the morning.

Which of the following sentences has an introductory comma used correctly?

Before the sun sets, let’s take a walk.

Before the sun sets let’s take a walk.

Let’s take a walk before the sun sets,

Let’s take a walk, before the sun sets

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses commas with adjectives?

He wore a bright, colorful shirt.

He wore a bright colorful shirt.

He wore, a bright colorful shirt.

He wore a bright, colorful, shirt.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the sentence with properly placed commas for adjectives.

It was a long exhausting journey.

It was a long, exhausting journey.

It was, a long exhausting journey.

It was a long, exhausting, journey.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate adjectives.

She has a gentle, caring demeanor.

She has a gentle caring demeanor.

She has, a gentle caring demeanor.

She has a gentle, caring, demeanor.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Select the sentence with the correct use of commas between adjectives.

The weather was hot, humid and sticky.

The weather was hot, humid, and sticky.

The weather was, hot humid and sticky.

The weather was hot, humid, sticky.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences uses commas correctly between adjectives?

We received a warm friendly welcome.

We received a warm, friendly welcome.

We received, a warm friendly welcome.

We received a warm, friendly, welcome.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

He only wants one thing respect:

He only wants one thing: respect.

He only: wants one thing respect.

He only wants: one thing respect.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the correct use of a colon in a sentence.

She has three: pets a dog, a cat and a rabbit.

She has three pets a dog: a cat, and a rabbit.

She has three pets: a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

She has: three pets a dog, a cat, and a rabbit.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

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