Colons and Semicolons
Place a colon where needed:
I have a school in an hour I still need to finish my homework.
Place a colon where needed:
I have a school in an hour; I still need to finish my homework.
Which is a conjunctive adverb to replace "but"
however, nevertheless, still, instead
Select the corrrect verb
Anybody can (play or plays) basketball if they want to.
The correct verb is: play
Determine whether the word that is in all captions is a preposition, the object of a preposition
Which one of US is going to go to the grocery store?
US= object of the preposition
What is the first thing you write when writing a letter
The date
Place a colon where needed:
As they say, sometimes you win some hoever, sometimes you lose some.
Place a colon where needed:
As they say, sometimes you win some; hoever, sometimes you lose some.
Which is a conjunctive adverb to replace "and"
also, besides, furthermore, moreover
Everyone (wants or want) to win the price.
correct verb: wants
Determine whether the word that is in all captions is a preposition, the object of a preposition
I am afraid OF what she is capble of doing to me.
OF: Preposition
What is the part of the letter in which you express what you have to say?
The body of the letter
Place a semicolon where needed.
Some words that appear to be antonyms aren’t for example, loosen and unloosen mean the same thing.
Place a semicolon where needed.
Some words that appear to be antonyms aren’t; for example, loosen and unloosen mean the same thing.
Which is a conjunctive adverb to show "Cause and Effect"
consequently, therefore, thus
Someone (has or have) gotten a 100 on the exam.
correct verb: has
Determine whether the word that is in all captions is a preposition, the object of a preposition
Maybe she will let us review our notes and start in the middle iINSTEAD OF back at the beginning
INSTEAD OF= Preposition
Place a semmicolon where needed
After a long day in school, mari and sofi decided to have lunch together Sofi paid because mari forgot her wallet.
Place a semmicolon where needed
After a long day in school, mari and sofi decided to have lunch together; Sofi paid because mari forgot her wallet.
Which is a conjunctive adverb to compare and contrast
equally, likewise, similarly, conversely
Everything (is or are) horrible.
correct verb: is
Determine whether the word that is in all captions is a preposition, the object of a preposition
I guess we’ll have to wait until LATER to find out.
LATER= object of the preposition
Add a semicolon where needed
The pancakes were delicious they were fluffy and sweet.
Add a semicolon where needed
The pancakes were delicious; they were fluffy and sweet.
Which is a conjunctive adverb to state an opinion
fortunately, unfortunately, ironically
Several people (think or thinks) they are the winners.
correct verb: think
Determine whether the word that is in all captions is a preposition, the object of a preposition
Im nervous OF what the teacher might say if i skip class
OF=object of the preposition