SAT Most Important Punctuation Rules

Question 1

What must come after a colon? (:)

Accepted Answer

an explanation

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate essential clauses?

Accepted Answer

clause (no punctuation)

Question 3

The rule for a colon (:) is most similar to which other punctuation mark?

Accepted Answer

-- (a single, unpaired dash)

Question 4

What must come before a colon? (:)

Accepted Answer

independent clause

Question 5

For nonessential clauses, you need a _______ of commas, dashes, or parentheses.

Accepted Answer

pair

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to use commas?

Accepted Answer

IND, IND., DEP, DEP.

Question 7

What must come before a single, unpaired dash? (--)

Accepted Answer

independent clause

Question 8

To test whether a phrase is essential or nonessential, you should

Accepted Answer

cross out the phrase

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a way to join two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

, (comma)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a way to join two independent clauses?

Accepted Answer

FANBOYS (no comma before it)

Questions 10