Commas
Which choice has the correct comma placement?
A. After a long day at work, he decided to go for a walk in the quiet neighborhood.
B. After a long day at work he decided, to go for a walk in the quiet neighborhood.
C. After a long day at work, he decided, to go for a walk in the quiet neighborhood.
D. After a long day at work he decided to go for a walk, in the quiet neighborhood.
A. After a long day at work, he decided to go for a walk in the quiet neighborhood.
Place the dash correctly in this simple sentence to emphasize the conclusion.
A. She had one clear goal—the championship was hers.
B. She had one clear goal; the championship was hers.
C. She had one clear goal -- the championship-- was hers.
D. She had one clear goal the championship was hers.
A. She had one clear goal—the championship was hers.
Determine the correct punctuation in this sentence:
A. She studied for hours; however, she still found the test difficult.
B. She studied for hours: however, she still found the test difficult.
C. She studied for hours, however, she still found the test difficult.
D. She studied for hours—however—she still found the test difficult.
A. She studied for hours; however, she still found the test difficult.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence where the apostrophe indicates possession for a singular noun.
A. The dogs collar was bright red.
B. The dog’s collar was bright red.
C. The dogs’ collar was bright red.
D. The dog’s collar were bright red.
B. The dog’s collar was bright red.
What does CCHS stand for?
Hint: Not Copper Canyon High School.
Courteous, Committed, Helpful, and Safe
Decide where the comma should be placed if the adjectives are coordinate.
A. It was a bright, sunny day.
B. It was a bright sunny day.
C. It was a bright, sunny, day.
D. It was a bright sunny, day.
A. It was a bright, sunny day.
Choose the sentence that uses the dash correctly.
A. The team had worked tirelessly all season—they deserved a championship win—but, fate had other plans.
B. The team had worked tirelessly all season, they deserved a championship win—but fate had other plans.
C. The team had worked tirelessly all season—they deserved a championship win but fate had other plans.
D. The team had worked tirelessly all season—they deserved a championship win—but fate had other plans.
D. The team had worked tirelessly all season—they deserved a championship win—but fate had other plans.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence where a colon is used.
A. Before you leave, make sure you have your essentials a passport, a boarding pass, and a wallet.
B. Before you leave, make sure you have: your essentials a passport, a boarding pass, and a wallet.
C. Before you leave, make sure you have your essentials: a passport, a boarding pass, and a wallet.
D. Before you leave, make sure you have your: essentials, a passport, a boarding pass, and a wallet.
C. Before you leave, make sure you have your essentials: a passport, a boarding pass, and a wallet.
Determine the correct apostrophe placement in this sentence
A. The children's book's were stacked neatly on the shelf.
B. The children’s books were stacked neatly on the shelf.
C. The childrens' books were stacked neatly on the shelf.
D. The children book’s were stacked neatly on the shelf.
B. The children’s books were stacked neatly on the shelf.
Name an Avenger
Ironman, Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Black Panther, Spiderman??
Which choice has the correct comma placement?
A. However after a long period of uncertainty, the committee finally reached a decision regarding the controversial proposal.
B. However, after a long period of uncertainty the committee finally reached a decision regarding the controversial proposal.
C. However, after a long period of uncertainty, the committee finally reached a decision regarding the controversial proposal.
D. However after a long period of uncertainty the committee, finally reached a decision regarding the controversial proposal.
C. However, after a long period of uncertainty, the committee finally reached a decision regarding the controversial proposal.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash to create emphasis?
A. The decision was clear—she was the only one qualified for the role.
B. The store ran out of bread, milk, and eggs—except for apples.
C. We visited Paris—including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Montmartre.
D. The meeting—was scheduled for 2 p.m.—but was delayed due to technical issue
A. The decision was clear—she was the only one qualified for the role.
Which of the following sentences correctly introduces a quote with a colon?
A. According: to the coach, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
B. The coach believes “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”:
C. The coach made his philosophy clear: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
D. The coach said, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”: and left the room.
C. The coach made his philosophy clear: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
A. The teachers’ lounge was recently renovated.
B. The childrens’ playground was full of activity.
C. The dog wagged it’s tail excitedly.
D. She borrowed her sisters’ dress for the dance.
A. The teachers’ lounge was recently renovated.
List three car manufacturers.
Toyota, Ford, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, etc.
Decide if a comma is needed and/or where it goes.
A. She drove a fast, red car.
B. She drove a fast red car.
C. She drove a fast, red, car.
D. She drove a fast red, car.
B. She drove a fast red car.
Which sentence correctly uses a dash for emphasis?
A.The cake—was decorated beautifully—was a wedding gift.
B. The storm knocked out power, closed roads, and flooded streets—including the main highway.
C. The answer was simple—no one could argue with the results.
D. She brought a jacket, hat, scarf—everything but gloves.
C. The answer was simple—no one could argue with the results.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon before a list?
A. The teacher gave us a few reminders before the test: study your notes, get enough sleep, and arrive on time.
B. The teacher gave us: a few reminders before the test, study your notes, get enough sleep, and arrive on time.
C. The teacher gave us a few reminders: before the test study your notes, get enough sleep, and arrive on time.
D. The teacher gave us a few reminders before the test study: your notes, get enough sleep, and arrive on time.
A. The teacher gave us a few reminders before the test: study your notes, get enough sleep, and arrive on time.
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
A. The books’ cover was torn after years of use.
B. James’ backpack was left in the car.
C. The childrens toy’s were scattered all over the floor.
D. She loved the movies’ storyline and characters.
B. James’ backpack was left in the car.
Who owns "X", formerly known as Twitter?
Elon Musk
Which choice has the correct comma placement?
A. After completing the arduous journey through winding mountain roads and dense forests, the travelers finally reached the serene valley that lay hidden from the world.
B. After completing the arduous journey through winding mountain roads and dense forests the travelers, finally reached the serene valley that lay hidden from the world.
C. After completing the arduous journey through winding mountain roads and dense forests, the travelers finally reached, the serene valley that lay hidden from the world.
D. After completing the arduous journey through winding mountain roads and dense forests the travelers finally reached the serene valley that lay hidden from the world.
A.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses dashes?
A. The trip to Europe—including stops in Paris, Rome, and Barcelona—was the highlight of my year.
B. The teacher assigned the homework—and reminded us about the test—before the bell rang.
C. My brother—who is an amazing chef loves to cook for our family.
D. The book—was published in 1995—is now considered a classic.
A. The trip to Europe—including stops in Paris, Rome, and Barcelona—was the highlight of my year.
Which of the following sentences correctly introduces a quote with a colon?
A. She reminded us: about the importance of kindness “Always treat others the way you want to be treated.”
B. She reminded us about the importance of kindness: “Always treat others the way you want to be treated.”
C. She reminded us about: the importance of kindness, “Always treat others the way you want to be treated.”
D. She reminded us about the importance of kindness “Always treat others the way you want to be treated.”:
B. She reminded us about the importance of kindness: “Always treat others the way you want to be treated.”
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
A. The teachers lesson plans were organized in a binder.
B. The students’ projects were displayed in the hallway.
C. The city’s parks’ are well maintained.
D. Its’ important to proofread your essay.
B. The students’ projects were displayed in the hallway.
Do your best impersonation of a cow
Up to Ms. V.