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Commas
Colons
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Quotations
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Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly? A. The evening activities included a postersigning session, and two field trips. B. As I struggled across the rugged mountain trail, it occurred to me that I had not packed a warm jacket. C. Bear, elk, deer, and coyote were living on the mountain, long before I came along. D. Just over fifty people, attended the mountain trail hike and evening activities.
What is "B" As I struggled across the rugged mountain trail, it occurred to me that I had not packed a warm jacket.
100
The art project's instructions called for the following items paper, colored pencils, and chalk. Which punctuation should be placed in the underlined part of the sentence above? A. comma B. semicolon C. colon D. period
What is "C" Colon
100
Which of the sentences below uses semicolon rules correctly? A. Phillip, Julie, and Max went to Florida; on vacation; and the trio visited Disney World while they were there. B. Max wanted to buy a surfboard; however, his dad hesitated because Max is only three years old. C. While the family played Frisbee at the beach; they spotted the famous singer Britney Spears, who was tanning nearby. D. The three vacationers flew to Florida on American Airlines, however; their return flight was booked through Frontier.
What is "B" Max wanted to buy a surfboard; however, his dad hesitated because Max is only three years old.
100
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly. A. “Help,” yelled the young man, my head is stuck in the desk!” B. “Help, yelled the young man, “my head is stuck in the desk!” C. “Help,” yelled the young man, “my head is stuck in the desk!” D. “Help, yelled the young man, my head is stuck in the desk!”
What is "C" “Help,” yelled the young man, “my head is stuck in the desk!”
100
After seeing the empire state building, aunt Joan wanted to see the movie Sleepless in Seattle again. Which shows correct editing of the sentence above? A. After seeing the Empire State Building, aunt Joan wanted to see the movie Sleepless In Seattle again. B. After seeing the empire state building, Aunt Joan wanted to see the movie Sleepless in Seattle again. C. After seeing the Empire State Building, Aunt Joan wanted to see the movie Sleepless in Seattle again. D. After seeing the Empire state building, Aunt Joan wanted to see the movie Sleepless in Seattle again.
What is "C" After seeing the Empire State Building, Aunt Joan wanted to see the movie Sleepless in Seattle again.
200
Which sentence has a comma error? A. His mother, who died when Lincoln was ten, was from Virginia. B. Because he was the son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Lincoln had to struggle for a living and for learning. C. Lincoln grew up being able to read, write, and cipher, an old word for doing math. D. Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County Kentucky on February 12, 1809.
What is "D" Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin County Kentucky on February 12, 1809.
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Choose the sentence that uses a colon correctly. A. During the field trip yesterday, the class visited: the following educational sites the space museum, the state capitol, and the old state house. B. During the field trip yesterday: the class visited the following educational sites the space museum, the state capitol, and the old state house. C. During the field trip yesterday, the class visited the following educational sites: the space museum, the state capitol, and the old state house. D. During the field trip yesterday, the class visited the following educational sites the space museum: the state capitol, and the old state house.
What is "C" During the field trip yesterday, the class visited the following educational sites: the space museum, the state capitol, and the old state house.
200
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly? A. Because the team had practiced; they played well during the game. B. The following items were left on the school bus; a hat, an umbrella, and two math books. C. Madelyn looked for Paul at the concert; however, she never did find him. D. Will washed and waxed his new Mustang; which he had bought just the week before.
What is "C"-Madelyn looked for Paul at the concert; however, she never did find him.
200
Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks correctly? A. Will, Mom said softly, “I need you to help me.” B. “Will,” Mom said softly, I need you to help me. C. “Will, Mom said softly, I need you to help me.” D. “Will,” Mom said softly, “I need you to help me.”
What is "D" “Will,” Mom said softly, “I need you to help me.”
200
Which sentence uses correct capitalization? A. My favorite teacher just moved Northeast to the small community of Tarry. B. Aunt Lucy grew up in the Northeast somewhere near New York City. C. My father drove Northeast on the highway looking for a place to buy gas. D. The pigeon flew Northeast to deliver a message to the troop commander.
What is "B" Aunt Lucy grew up in the Northeast somewhere near New York City.
300
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly? A. As we look forward to the future, we should remember, think about, and try not to repeat our mistakes. B. As we look forward to the future we should remember think about, and try not to repeat our mistakes. C. As we look forward to the future, we should remember, think, about and try not to repeat our mistakes. D. As we look forward to the future, we should remember, think about, and try, not to repeat our mistakes.
What is "A" As we look forward to the future, we should remember, think about, and try not to repeat our mistakes.
300
Choose the sentence that uses the colon correctly. A. On her trip to Europe: Tiffany visited the following countries Switzerland, Italy, and France. B. On her trip to Europe, Tiffany visited the following countries: Switzerland, Italy, and France. C. On her trip: to Europe Tiffany visited the following countries, Switzerland, Italy, and France. D. On her trip to Europe Tiffany visited: the following countries: Switzerland, Italy, and France.
What is "B" On her trip to Europe, Tiffany visited the following countries: Switzerland, Italy, and France.
300
Brenda truly loves to water-ski she could spend hours out on the lake. Which of the following can be added to the sentence to make it correct? A. comma B. semicolon C. quotation marks D. Hyphen
What is "D"- Hyphen
300
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly. A. “Hurry up!” yelled Mom. “Everybody get in the car!” B. “Hurry up! yelled Mom. Everybody get in the car!” C. Hurry up! yelled Mom. “Everybody get in the car!” D. “Hurry up! yelled Mom.” Everybody get in the car!”
What is "A" “Hurry up!” yelled Mom. “Everybody get in the car!”
300
Which of the following is correct? A. The actor Ewan McGregor stars as Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. B. In the novel Out of the Dust, author Karen Hesse uses poetry to tell about the struggles of a young girl during the great depression. C. The newest episode of the television show American Idle is titled “the Couch Potato contest.” D. The remains of the u.s.s. Arizona are a monument to those who perished during the attack of pearl harbor on December 7, 1941.
What is "A" The actor Ewan McGregor stars as Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
400
Which of the following sentences uses comma rules correctly? A. When the night sky is very bright, your telescope should pick up a very exciting group of stars. B. The script for the television special changed, after the writers’ strike was settled. C. As long as there are friends and family nearby a person, should never be lonely. D. After a long sleepless night Brett suddenly realized, the solution to his problem.
What is "A" When the night sky is very bright, your telescope should pick up a very exciting group of stars.
400
Students who want to apply for the scholarship must bring the following items the application, a signed permission slip, and a two-page essay. The sentence above should be edited for A. spelling. B. word usage. C. punctuation. D. capitalization.
What is "C" Punctuation
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4. Which of the sentences below uses a semicolon correctly? A. The cheerleaders; the football team; and the volleyball team; all went to state competitions. B. The baseball team played for the state championship; and three swimmers bettered their times. C. Two members of the track team set new records; the team won the meet. D. The basketball players all 7th graders; were on the all-district team.
What is "C" Two members of the track team set new records; the team won the meet.
400
1Matt, your science project won first place! yelled one of the seventh graders from across the gym. 2The students and teachers had gathered in the gym to view the seventh grade science fair projects. 3Many of the boards held ribbons to show high honors. 4 Matt's project was one of only a few that would go on to compete with others from across the state. Which sentence needs to be edited for punctuation? A. sentence 1 B. sentence 2 C. sentence 3 D. sentence 4
What is "A" sentence 1
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My uncle visited the grand canyon, yellowstone, and mount rushmore on his trip to the west. Which sentence shows correct editing for capitalization? A. My Uncle visited the Grand canyon, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore on his trip to the west. B. My uncle visited the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore on his trip to the west. C. My Uncle visited the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore on his Trip to the West. D. My uncle visited the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore on his trip to the West.
What is "D" My uncle visited the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore on his trip to the West.
500
George Washington this country’s first president once said “It is better to be alone than to be in bad company.” After which words in the sentence above should commas be placed? A. Washington, country's, said, alone B. George, Washington, president, said C. Washington, once, than D. Washington, president, said
What is "D" Washington, president, said
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Choose the sentence that uses colon rules correctly. A. Henry’s House of Hash has several specialties: beef hash, chicken hash, pork hash, and mystery-meat hash. B. The choir members chose their favorite songs: for the concert: “My Solo,” “Rain Song,” “Happiness,” and “Sing Along.” C. Petra put the food items on the table: turkey, dressing, gravy, potatoes, and carrots, and then she called everyone to come to eat. D. When making plans for a vacation, one should: use a map to route the trip, make reservations for overnight stays, and budget money for food and entertainment.
What is "A" Henry’s House of Hash has several specialties: beef hash, chicken hash, pork hash, and mystery-meat hash.
500
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly? A. The fog that morning was terrible; I could barely see my own car. B. Driving in those terrible weather conditions; was extremely unsafe. C. I said to my little brother; “I’m going to pull over to the side of the road.” D. After a few minutes, the fog began to lift; and we were able to resume our trip
What is "A" The fog that morning was terrible; I could barely see my own car.
500
Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks correctly? A. “The exercises will get you in good shape for tryouts, Coach told the students.” B. “The exercises will get you in good shape for tryouts, Coach told the students. C. “The exercises will get you in good shape for tryouts,” Coach told the students. D. The exercises will get you in good shape for tryouts, “Coach told the students.”
What is "C" “The exercises will get you in good shape for tryouts,” Coach told the students.
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Which sentence has an error in capitalization? A. The United States supreme court begins work every year on the first Monday in October. B. Many offices are located in the West Wing of the White House. C. Members of the United States Congress and Senate work tirelessly to pass legislation. D. Senator Strong from Alabama has sent a new bill to his committee.
What is "A" The United States supreme court begins work every year on the first Monday in October.