Commas
Semicolons or Commas
Semicolons, Commas, and Colons
Capitalization
Italics/Quotations
Punctuation Misc.
Famous Muppet Frogs
100

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.

Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

100

He asked “Who’s there?”

He asked, “Who’s there?”

100

There are a lot of chores I do not like doing dishes, washing windows, and vacuuming rugs.

There are a lot of chores I do not like doing: dishes, washing windows, and vacuuming rugs.

100

my mother is a beautiful singer.

My mother is a beautiful singer.

100

This year, in the sixth grade, we read The Giver as our classroom novel. We will watch the movie when we are done.

This year, in the sixth grade, we read The Giver as our classroom novel. We will watch the movie when we are done.

100

I have painted the entire house but she is still working on sanding the floors.

I have painted the entire house, but she is still working on sanding the floors.

100

In which US state do the most bald eagles live?

Alaska

200

Terry is working on a project and he should be finished with it next week.

Terry is working on a project, and he should be finished with it next week.

200

South Sudan is the newest country in the world it gained independence in 2011.

South Sudan is the newest country in the world; it gained independence in 2011.

200

She prized only one possession her diamond necklace.

She prized only one possession: her diamond necklace.

200

my friend courtney goes to school in campbell.

My friend Courtney goes to school in Campbell.

200

My mom’s favorite movie is Men in Black. She loves Will Smith.

My mom’s favorite movie is Men in Black. She loves Will Smith.

200

I went to the store and bought a number of items bananas, bread, chicken, lettuce, and ice.


I went to the store and bought a number of items: bananas, bread, chicken, lettuce, and ice.

200

Alektorophobia is the fear of what?

Chickens

300

Because she is only twelve she is not old enough to drive.

Because she is only twelve, she is not old enough to drive.

300

On my trip to Europe, I visited Vienna, Austria Prague, Czech Republic Berlin, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark.

On my trip to Europe, I visited Vienna, Austria; Prague, Czech Republic; Berlin, Germany; and Copenhagen, Denmark.

300

He gave a short interesting speech.

He gave a short, interesting speech.

300

the meeting with mayor wilson was a success

The meeting with Mayor Wilson was a success.

300

My father is the assistant editor of the South Bend Tribune, which is a local newspaper in South Bend, Indiana.

My father is the assistant editor of the South Bend Tribune, which is a local newspaper in South Bend, Indiana.

300

FIX THE ERROR: My son was born in April, 2009.

My son was born in April 2009.

300

What was the first European country to allow women to vote?

Finland

400

Tanner my teacher is wearing a gray shirt.

Tanner, my teacher, is wearing a gray shirt.

400

Henry said “I’m looking for a wife."

Henry said, “I’m looking for a wife.

400

I like all kinds of desserts lemon pie, carrot cake, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate pudding.

I like all kinds of desserts: lemon pie, carrot cake, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate pudding.

400

my grandparents live in the south on canyon lake.

My grandparents live in the South on Canyon Lake.

400

 I love Taylor Swift’s album called Lover. It has a lot of great songs on it.

 I love Taylor Swift’s album called Lover. It has a lot of great songs on it.

400

I need four paint colors blue, gray, green, and red.

I need four paint colors: blue, gray, green, and red.

400

What scandal forced US President Richard Nixon to resign in 1974?

Watergate

500

“Okay” spoke the teacher excitedly “Time’s up!”

"Okay," spoke the teacher excitedly, “Time’s up!”

500

Sam went skiing Terry however went snowboarding.

Sam went skiing; Terry, however, went snowboarding.

500

San Francisco is my favorite city in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there this summer.

San Francisco is my favorite city; in fact, I plan to spend two weeks there this summer.

500

my name is memory

My Name Is Memory

500

My favorite Ed Sheeran song is called Castle on the Hill. It came out in 2017 and made him very popular. 

My favorite Ed Sheeran song is called "Castle on the Hill." It came out in 2017 and made him very popular.

500

My new address is 52 Camilla Lane San Jose CA 95124.

My new address is 52 Camilla Lane, San Jose, CA 95124.

500

In Disney's "Pinocchio", what is the name of Geppetto's cat?

Figaro

600

The hurricanes hit Tulsa Oklahoma and Destin Florida.

The hurricanes hit Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Destin, Florida.

600

A new store opened at 300 North Road San Jose California 73002.

A new store opened at 300 North Road, San Jose, California 73002.

600

She did not pass the most important of her exams math.

She did not pass the most important of her exams: math.

600

a company of swans

A Company of Swans

600

My mother is a teacher, and she had her students read the short story, The Black Cat. It is very spooky

My mother is a teacher, and she had her students read the short story, "The Black Cat". It is very spooky

600

My son was born on Sunday April 5 2009 in Grand Junction Colorado, where we lived at the time.

My son was born on Sunday, April 5, 2009, in Grand Junction, Colorado, where we lived at the time.

600

What city is the capital of Arkansas?

Little Rock

700

September 11 2001 is a date that will be remembered.

September 11, 2001, is a date that will be remembered.

700

We baked six dozen cookies knowing that they always sell out fast.

We baked six dozen cookies, knowing that they always sell out fast.

700

You thought the pie was delicious didn’t you?

You thought the pie was delicious, didn’t you?

700

gone with the wind

Gone with the Wind

700

Have you ever read the poem Home before? We read it for homework, and it was very sad. It made me cry.

Have you ever read the poem "Home" before? We read it for homework, and it was very sad. It made me cry.

700

green eggs and ham

Green Eggs and Ham

700

What unit of measure is used to express the purity of gold?

Karat

800

Many people who want to buy homes have found the interest rates too high.

Many people, who want to buy homes, have found the interest rates too high.

800

He slept through his alarm luckily his first class was cancelled.

He slept through his alarm; luckily, his first class was cancelled.

800

There were a number of famous people at the restaurant Brittany Spears, Jack Nicholson, and Helen Hunt.

There were a number of famous people at the restaurant: Brittany Spears, Jack Nicholson, and Helen Hunt.

800

the night thoreau spent in jail

The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail

800

When my aunt was younger, she used to subscribe to the teenage magazine called Teen Beat. It had famous actors and new styles in it. 

When my aunt was younger, she used to subscribe to the teenage magazine called Teen Beat. It had famous actors and new styles in it.

800

Procrastinators however can change their ways.


Procrastinators, however, can change their ways.

800

What color is the cross on the Swedish flag?

Yellow

900

The police found TV sets blenders and hair dryers in the abandoned car.

The police found TV sets, blenders, and hair dryers in the abandoned car.

900

Everyone admires Larry who always sees the bright side of a bad situation.

Everyone admires Larry, who always sees the bright side of a bad situation.

900

The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second however, it could not think spontaneously.

The computer could perform millions of operations in a split second; however, it could not think spontaneously.

900

Did you talk to your Attorney or detective washburne first?

Did you talk to your attorney or Detective Washburne first?

900

My basketball team appeared in the article entitled The Court Kings after we won the district championship.

My basketball team appeared in the article entitled "The Court Kings" after we won the district championship.

900

Writing is difficult work it requires much time and effort.


Writing is difficult work; it requires much time and effort.

900

What is April's birthstone?

Diamond

1000

Stamp collecting which teaches a great deal about history is also fun.

Stamp collecting, which teaches a great deal about history, is also fun.

1000

He's taking algebra which he's good at biology his least favorite subject and drama, for fun.

He's taking algebra, which he's good at; biology, his least favorite subject; and drama, for fun.

1000

My next-door neighbor who spends a lot of time at the gym is in excellent shape.

My next-door neighbor, who spends a lot of time at the gym, is in excellent shape.

1000

The next question says, “did the sergeant tell you to drop your weapon, or was it corporal alleyne?”

The next question says, “Did the sergeant tell you to drop your weapon, or was it Corporal Alleyne?” 

1000

Trolls: World Tour

Trolls: World Tour

1000

To whom it may concern

To whom it may concern:

1000

What does breaking the sound barrier cause?

Sonic boom

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