Commas 1
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
He plays football soccer and baseball.
He plays football, soccer, and baseball.
Where do the semicolons go in the following sentence?
Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.
Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.
Where do the colons go in the following sentence?
I recipe calls for the following items butter, sugar, and flour.
What is I recipe calls for the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.
Choose whether a commas, semicolons, or both should be used in the following sentence:
We are going camping in Park City_ Utah_ Jackson Hole_ Wyoming_ and Big Sky_ Montana this winter.
We are going camping in Park City, Utah; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Big Sky, Montana this winter.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
An adjective can describe a noun, pronoun, or proper noun. An adverb can describe a verb, adjective, or adverb.
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
The winter formal dance was on Friday December 18 2024.
The winter formal dance was on Friday, December 18, 2024.
Where do the semicolons go in the following sentence?
You will want to bring many camping items for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
You will want to bring many camping items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.
Where do the colons go in the following sentence?
Dear Ms. Brown I am applying the the position of intern at your news organization.
Dear Ms. Brown:
I am applying the the position of intern at your news organization.
Decide whether a comma, semicolon, or both should be used in the following sentence:
When you went to the doctor_ did they give you a flu shot?
When you went to the doctor, did they give you a flu shot?
Come up with three sentences that correctly use semicolons.
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Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
They can come to the party can't they?
They can come to the party, can't they?
Where do the semicolons go in the following sentence?
This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.
This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.
Where do the colons go in the following sentence?
I want an assistant who can do the following things (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.
What is I want an assistant who can do the following things: (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.
Decide whether a comma, semicolon, or both should be used in the following sentence:
She is planning her move from Los Angeles California she hopes to make her new home in New York New York.
She is planning her move from Los Angeles, California; she hopes to make her new home in New York, New York.
Identify whether ethos, pathos, or logos is used in the following example:
“Over the past twenty-five years, I have worked persistently on issues relating to women, children, and families. Over the past two and a half years, I’ve had the opportunity to learn more about the challenges facing women in my own country and around the world.” - Hillary Clinton
Ethos
Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
We went to the concert but we left early.
We went to the concert, but we left early.
Where do the semicolons go in the following sentence?
When I finish here, I will be glad to help you and that is a promise I will keep.
Nowhere OR
When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; (delete "and) that is a promise I will keep.
Where do the colons go in the following sentence?
The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote began the first chapter Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light.
What is The author of Touched, Jane Straus, begin the first chapter: Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light.
Decide whether a comma, semicolon, or both should be used in the following sentence:
After we're done splashing around we'll go inside to take a bath playing in puddles is fun but it can also be messy.
After we're done splashing around, we'll go inside to take a bath; playing in puddles is fun, but it can also be messy.
Give three specific shout outs to any one in the room. Explain what you admire or appreciate about that person.
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Where do the commas go in the following sentence?
Yesterday was her sister's birthday so she took her out to dinner.
Yesterday was her sister's birthday, so she took her out to dinner.
Where do the semicolons go in the following sentence?
They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark therefore, they decided to camp for the night.
They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.
Where do the colons go in the following sentence?
Garlic is used in Italian cooking. It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes
What is Garlic is used in Italian cooking: It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes
Decide whether a comma, semicolon, or both should be used in the following sentence:
Angela the captain of the team was injured in the game she is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
Angela, the captain of the team, was injured in the game; she is expected to be out for the rest of the season.
In 5+ sentences, explain what your favorite book you read this year was and why.
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