Colons and Semicolons
Commas, Apostrophes, and More
Know Your Homophones
100
Two dependent clauses in a single sentence should be separated by a colon, semicolon, or comma?
Comma
100
When creating a list separated by commas, the last comma before the conjunction is known as this.
The Serial comma or Oxford comma.
100
The correct spelling of the word to be inserted in this sentence: "They decided to go to _______ lockers before class."
T-H-E-I-R
200
Are independent clauses separated by a colon, a semicolon, or a comma?
Semicolon
200
How many people are in this sentence: "Jess and Malik, an engineer and cook, went to the library in Copley Square."
Two
200
What is the correct spelling of the homonym in this sentence: Let's stop for ice cream, (to, two, too).
T-O-O
300
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "She knew I was arriving on Friday therefore I thought she would be home to greet me."
She knew I was arriving on Friday; therefore, I thought she would be home to greet me.
300
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "Its not only for Gerry and Andre but for the entire class."
It's not only for Gerry and Andre, but for the entire class.
300
What is the correct spelling of the following word: "Once (there, their, they're) outside, make sure you close the door behind them."
T-H-E-Y-'-R-E
400
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "I love all types of ice cream vanilla chocolate strawberry and fudge ripple are all amazing.
I love all types of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and fudge ripple are all amazing.
400
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "I find that movies of almost any kind can be a great way to relax."
I find that movies, of almost any kind, can be a great way to relax.
400
Which is the correct spelling of the word in the following sentence: "We are severely over budget; it's time to (pair, pare, pear) down our expenditures."
P-A-R-E
500
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "If you want me to go out tonight you need to help me with my homework first and if you say no I'll know that you don't really care about going out."
If you want me to go out tonight, you need to help me with my homework first; and if you say no, I'll know that you don't really care about going out.
500
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "She ran to the door and yelled Don't forget to buy snacks soda ice cream and chips."
She ran to the door and yelled, "Don't forget to buy snacks: soda, ice cream, and chips."
500
What is the correct spelling of the word in the following sentence: "It's important that you follow (threw, through) on every job opportunity that comes your way."
T-H-R-O-U-G-H
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