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English ACT Punctuation Review
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School test scores have improved for several
years, 2011
, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
years; 2011
NO CHANGE
years: 2011
years. 2011
2
We
have however had
only one closure.
have however,
NO CHANGE
have, however,
We, have
3
During the
month of January we
expected more snow days.
month, of
NO CHANGE
January, we
January;
4
The cat is
it's
own worst enemy.
its'
its's
its
NO CHANGE
5
The meteorologists predicted a light wintry mix on
January 8, but
it only rained.
January 8: but
January 8; but
January 8 but
No Change
6
Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
Earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.
Canada is beautiful; so many impressive boats.
I swear I saw a rabbit; bear; or mouse downstairs.
I laughed; loudly.
7
Which is the correct use of the dash?
No way, — did she really say that?
I’ve told you a million–times, no.
I went to the movies—despite having homework—and saw Jaws.
She said, —sometimes I wish I had a cat.
8
The
childrens
parents were not paying attention to them.
NO CHANGE
children's
childrens'
childrenses'
9
The
Bruins Trojans and Panthers
are all in line for the top seed in the Conference.
Bruins, Trojans and Panthers
Bruins, Trojans, and Panthers
Bruins, Trojans; and Panthers
Bruins Trojans, and Panthers
10
The Lady Bruins won in overtime Tuesday
night, it
was an exciting game.
night, but it
night; it
night: it
NO CHANGE
11
After it was repaired it
ran perfect again
.
could of run perfect
ran perfectly
ran perfect
would run perfectly
12
Because the ACT is
approaching on February 18 we are reviewing important punctuation
rules.
NO CHANGE
approaching, on February 18,
important, punctuation
February 18, we
