Use of Commas
Rewrite the following sentence, so commas are used correctly.
At the Target store in Phillipsburg I love to look through the dollar section.
At the Target store in Phillipsburg, I love to look through the dollar section.
Independence Day celebrated on July 4th is a national holiday.
Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, is a national holiday.
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Independence Day (celebrated on July 4th) is a national holiday.
Rewrite the following sentence using a colon or semicolon.
I need to get the following tasks completed today write my lesson plans, grade assessments, and create new Google Slides.
I need to get the following tasks completed today: write my lesson plans, grade assessments, and create new Google Slides.
Write the following article correctly:
civil rights leader: malcolm X
"Civil Rights Leader: Malcolm X"
Rewrite the following sentence, so it uses commas correctly.
I love to have ice cream with sprinkles syrup and whipped cream.
I love to have ice cream with sprinkles, syrup, and whipped cream.
Which of the following situations would it be appropriate to use a dash?
-an essay
-a text
-a business letter
*a text (dashes should be used when writing INFORMAL writing pieces)
Rewrite the following sentence using a colon or semicolon:
My uncle has one strict rule when watching a movie there must absolutely be no talking!
My uncle has one strict rule when watching a movie: there must absolutely be no talking!
The rule for writing titles of shorter texts is...
Use "QUOTATION MARKS"
Rewrite the following sentence, so the use of commas is correct.
As you can see owls are really unique and helpful animals.
As you can see, owls are really unique and helpful animals.
Rewrite the following sentence to off set the extra information using either commas, parentheses, or dashes:
Michele pronounced me-shell is my first name.
Michele (pronounced me-shell) is my first name.
Rewrite the following sentence using a colon or semicolon.
Today is Monday however, tomorrow is Tuesday.
Today is Monday; however, tomorrow is Tuesday.
The rule for writing titles of longer texts is...
Use ITALICS
Rewrite the following sentence, so the use of commas is correct.
Yes Johnny I would love to go to the park after school.
Yes, Johnny, I would love to go to the park after school.
Rewrite the following sentence to off set the extra information using either commas, parentheses, or dashes.
I have homework to do see ya later!
I have homework to do- see ya later!
Rewrite the following sentence using a colon or semicolon:
My dog's name is Pepper he is eight years old.
My dog's name is Pepper; he is eight years old.
Write the title of the trilogy we are currently reading. (Use correct mechanics.)
March
Rewrite the following sentences, so the use of commas is correct.
Conan O'Brien one of Mrs. Petrie's favorite comedians has a podcast.
Conan O'Brien, one of Mrs. Petrie's favorite comedians, has a podcast.
Rewrite the following sentence to off set the extra information using either commas, parentheses, or dashes.
I love to eat ice cream but my brother hates it!
I love to eat ice cream, but my brother hates it!
Rewrite the following sentence using a colon or semicolon:
I can order soup, salad, or breadsticks a hamburger, steak, or vegetable wrap ice cream or chocolate cake.
I can order soup, salad, or breadsticks; a hamburger, steak, or vegetable wrap; ice cream or chocolate cake.
Write the following book title correctly:
diary of a wimpy kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid