Commas/Semicolons 1
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
After the movie we went out for dinner.
comma after movie
What is the adjective in the following sentence?
At the movies last night, I ate probably fifteen pounds of popcorn.
fifteen
Why does Darry slap Pony in Chapter 3?
Because he came home late
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
The sun was setting the sky turned a beautiful shade of orange.
Semicolon after setting
Pony and Johnny were reading "Gone With the Wind."
What is that book about?
The Civil War
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
Before we start the meeting let’s review the agenda.
comma after meeting
What is the adverb in the following sentence?
After a long, exhausting day at work, Sarah quickly grabbed her keys, but she forgot her wallet.
quickly
What dessert food do the boys eat at Dairy Queen?
Banana Split and/or Hot fudge sunday
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
Even though it was raining they decided to go for a hike but they brought raincoats just in case.
Comma after raining & hike
Who is Soda's girlfriend?
Sandy
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
It was a cold windy evening by the shore.
Comma after cold
What is the adverb in the following sentence?
She placed the silver keys on the the table where she always puts them.
always
What kind of car does Cherry drive?
Sting Ray
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
The long narrow hallway was dimly lit.
Comma after long
Why does Cherry admire Dallas?
Because he's REAL.
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
As the sun rose on august 25 1987 a young boy was planning his future.
comma after 25 & 1987
What is the prepositional phrase in the following sentence?
The old oak tree, which stood proudly in the backyard, slowly swayed as the wind blew.
in the backyard
What country singer got on Pony's nerves when they went to Buck's house?
Hank Williams
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
He studied hard for the exam yet he still felt nervous.
comma after exam
What was the name of Soda's horse?
Mickey Mouse
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
She loves to travel she's been to Japan and Italy.
Semicolon after travel
What adjectives are in the following sentence?
The excited dog quickly ran across the yard, but it stopped when it saw the locked gate.
excited & locked
What's Dally's favorite brand of cigarette?
Kools
The comma/semicolon should follow which word(s) in the sentence:
I have a big test tomorrow I can’t go to the party tonight.
Semicolon after tomorrow
What is the name of the Greaser Drive-in where Pony meets Cherry.
The Dingo