Commas
Identify where the comma belongs in this sentence: "Before leaving the house check the weather."
After house.
What punctuation belongs in this sentence:
"I have three goals finish my homework pass the test and sleep."
A colon after 'goals.'
Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
"The cats toy is on the floor."
"The cat’s toy is on the floor."
Add the correct punctuation:
"The race a grueling test of endurance was held last week."
"The race—a grueling test of endurance—was held last week."
Identify the missing punctuation:
"Because I was late I missed the bus."
Comma after 'late.'
Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
"When the movie starts we should grab popcorn."
"When the movie starts, we should grab popcorn."
Correct the punctuation in this sentence:
"I enjoy cooking however I don’t like cleaning."
Semicolon before 'however.'
What is the possessive form of "children"?
"Children’s."
Which sentence is correct?
A) "My dog (a golden retriever) loves to play fetch."
B) "My dog, a golden retriever) loves to play fetch."
Answer: "A) 'My dog (a golden retriever) loves to play fetch.'"
Fix the punctuation in this sentence:
"I have a big test tomorrow therefore I need to study."
Answer: "I have a big test tomorrow; therefore, I need to study."
Choose the correct sentence:
A) "The SAT is a stressful, difficult test."
B) "The SAT is a stressful difficult test."
Answer: "A) 'The SAT is a stressful, difficult test.'"
Fix the punctuation in this sentence:
"The SAT is tomorrow morning as a result I am staying home tonight."
"The SAT is tomorrow morning; as a result, I am staying home tonight."
Which sentence is correct?
A) "The boss's desk is messy."
B) "The boss' desk is messy."
Answer: "A) 'The boss's desk is messy.'"
What’s wrong with this sentence:
"The sun—a bright and warm star, is shining."
There’s a mismatch; use either dashes or commas consistently: 'The sun—a bright and warm star—is shining.'
Add punctuation:
"She has a big decision to make should she stay or leave?"
Colon after 'make.'
Explain what’s wrong with this sentence:
"Although I love pizza I can’t eat it every day."
Missing a comma after 'pizza.'
Can a colon be used here? Explain why or why not:
"She packed for her trip: clothes, shoes, and a camera."
Yes, because a colon introduces a list after a complete sentence.
Identify what’s wrong with this sentence:
"The teachers lounge needs more chairs."
"Missing an apostrophe: 'The teacher’s lounge needs more chairs.'"
Fix the punctuation in this sentence:
"The Chicago Triathlon a grueling race of endurance strength and skill is difficult to complete."
"The Chicago Triathlon—a grueling race of endurance, strength, and skill—is difficult to complete."
Is this sentence correct? Explain why or why not:
"I like pizza, and I also like tacos."
Correct. The comma separates two stand-alone, independent clauses joined by 'and.'
Is this sentence punctuated correctly? Explain why or why not:
"Because it was raining heavily, we decided to stay indoors."
Yes, it’s correct. The comma separates an introductory clause from the main sentence.
What’s wrong with this sentence:
"I enjoy running: it’s my favorite form of exercise."
Nothing is wrong. A colon can connect two complete sentences when the second explains the first.
Fix the punctuation in this sentence:
"The womens soccer team won the championship."
"The women’s soccer team won the championship."
Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence:
"Her friend—a talented musician—plays the guitar beautifully."
Answer: "Correct as is."
Fix this sentence:
"It was a beautiful day the sun was shining, and the birds were singing."
"It was a beautiful day: the sun was shining, and the birds were singing."