
Commas, Colons, Semicolons
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do you punctuate a sentence with two independent clauses?
You can use a semicolon, a comma with a conjunction, or separate them into two sentences.
You can only use a period to separate them.
You should always use a colon before the second clause.
You can use a dash to connect them.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Provide an example of a sentence using a semicolon correctly.
I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining outside.
I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside.
I wanted to go for a walk. It was raining outside.
I wanted to go for a walk; however, it was raining outside.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the function of a semicolon?
To connect closely related independent clauses and to separate items in a complex list.
To indicate a pause in a sentence similar to a comma.
To end a sentence definitively like a period.
To introduce a quotation or a list.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
When should a colon be used?
To separate two independent clauses
To introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation that follows an independent clause
To end a sentence with a strong emphasis
To indicate a pause in a sentence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
To separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by conjunctions.
To indicate a pause in speech and to separate different ideas.
To replace periods in a sentence and create run-on sentences.
To emphasize a particular word or phrase in a sentence.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the rule for using commas with adjectives?
Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives that describe the same noun.
Use commas to separate adjectives from nouns they modify.
Use commas to separate adjectives that are not in a series.
Use commas to separate adjectives that describe different nouns.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of incorrect comma usage?
I enjoy hiking, biking, and swimming.
I like to read, and write, and draw.
She went to the store, and bought milk.
He is a talented musician, and artist.
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