Insert the commas
Insert the comma(s) in the correct place.
If you want to go on vacation next year you will need to save some money.
If you want to go on vacation next year, you will need to save some money.
Insert the colon in the correct place.
So far, the class studied the following topics periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.
So far, the class studied the following topics: periods, commas, semicolons, and colons.
Which punctuation?
This is what I ate for breakfast__ a bowl of oatmeal and an apple.
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Use punctuation marks to correct the sentence.
Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals
Founded by Leonard and Bunny Brook, the sanctuary is a safe home for all kinds of animals.
Fix the punctuation.
Having been told of the test, John, wondered when he would study.
Having been told of the test, John wondered when he would study.
Insert the comma in the correct place.
Students hugged laughed and compared schedules on the first day of school.
Students hugged, laughed, and compared schedules on the first day of school.
Insert the colon in the correct place.
He wanted to see three cities in Italy Rome, Florence, and Venice
He wanted to see three cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice
Which punctuation?
The phone rang several times__ no one answered.
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Correct the sentence.
By the way Rosa have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies
By the way, Rosa, have you seen any of Alfred Hitchcock's movies?
Correct the punctuation.
The prosecutor argued that the defendant; who was at the scene of the crime; who had a strong revenge motive; and who had access to the murder weapon: was guilty of homicide.
The prosecutor argued that the defendant, who was at the scene of the crime, who had a strong revenge motive, and who had access to the murder weapon, was guilty of homicide.
Insert the comma(s) in the correct place.
Are you really interested in going to that smelly dirty windowless restaurant?
Are you really interested in going to that smelly, dirty, windowless restaurant?
Insert the colon in the correct place.
Here are three states that begin with M Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
Here are three states that begin with M: Michigan, Mississippi, and Maine.
Which punctuation?
While we were walking the dog after dinner__ the moon rose.
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Correct the sentence.
Claire helped Jamie see his fate, "You're never going to win the talent show. You aren't talented enough."
Claire helped Jamie see his fate: "You're never going to win the talent show. You aren't talented enough."
Correct the punctuation.
"Despite the challenges, the team remained optimistic about the future, they believed in the power of collaboration."
"Despite the challenges, the team remained optimistic about the future: they believed in the power of collaboration."
Insert the comma(s) in the correct place.
Jason walked all over the parking lot but he could not find his car.
Jason walked all over the parking lot, but he could not find his car.
Insert the semicolon in the correct place.
I've heard New York City is an excellent place to visit it can be hot in the summer, though.
I've heard New York City is an excellent place to visit; it can be hot in the summer, though.
Ryan's best sport is basketball__ but his brother excels at soccer.
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Correct the sentence.
The following students gave reports Brevin Jacob and Elizabeth
The following students gave reports: Brevin, Jacob, and Elizabeth.
Correct the punctuation.
I need to edit this fiction novel: which is one of my first fiction projects, wash the dishes, and finish this blog.
I need to edit this fiction novel, which is one of my first fiction projects; wash the dishes; and finish this blog.
Insert the comma(s) in the correct place.
When the teacher walked into class late at 8:10 she looked relieved that we were all in our seats.
When the teacher walked into class late at 8:10, she looked relieved that we were all in our seats.
Insert the semicolon in the correct place.
Another fun thing to do would be drive upstate to see the Baseball Hall of Fame I've always wanted to go there.
Another fun thing to do would be drive upstate to see the Baseball Hall of Fame; I've always wanted to go there.
Which punctuation?
Mankind has only one thing left__ hope.
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This year I want to visit four amazing cities; Paris, London, New York, and Barcelona.
This year I want to visit four amazing cities: Paris, London, New York, and Barcelona.
Insert the neccesary punctuation.
My older brother Craig my younger brother Clint and my younger sister Kayla are coming to visit.
My older brother, Craig; my younger brother, Clint; and my younger sister, Kayla, are coming to visit.