He never left the war; he was too burdened by it.

While Rebecca never apologized, I know she was in the wrong.

Dr. Monrow--the lead scientist--found the cure., Dr. Monrow, the lead scientist, found the cure.

"You should go home," said Tom.

We went to Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany.

We didn't know what to do; therefore, we went home after the game.

What can a comma do that a dash can't?

Separate items in a series, Separate introductory words or phrases

She had two important things to do--buy a new mailbox and give back my dog., She had two important things to do: buy a new mailbox and give back my dog.

What is the difference between a dash and a colon?

A dash can do everything a colon can

The hardworking contractors never stopped for lunch.

We really need to go home; I left my binder at home.

Last Tuesday, I went to the store to buy all of the groceries Rebecca took.

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1
Which is correct?
He never left the war, he was too burdened by it.
He never left the war; he was too burdened by it.
He never left the war he was too burdened by it.
He never left the war, so he was too burdened by it.
2
Which form of punctuation is the easiest way to fix a comma splice.
A dash
A semicolon
A period
A colon
3
Which is correct?
While Rebecca never apologized I know she was in the wrong.
While Rebecca never apologized: I know she was in the wrong.
While Rebecca never apologized, I know she was in the wrong.
While Rebecca never apologized--I know she was in the wrong.
4
Which is correct?
Dr. Monrow; the lead scientist; found the cure.
Dr. Monrow--the lead scientist--found the cure.
Dr. Monrow, the lead scientist, found the cure.
Dr. Monrow the lead scientist found the cure.
5
Which is correct?
"You should go home;" said Tom.
You should go home said Tom.
"You should go home-" said Tom.
"You should go home," said Tom.
6
Which is correct?
We went to Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany.
We went to Rome, Italy--Paris, France--and Berlin, Germany.
We went to Rome, Italy: Paris, France: and Berlin, Germany.
We went to Rome, Italy, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany.
7
Which is correct?
We didn't know what to do: therefore: we went home after the game.
We didn't know what to do, therefore, we went home after the game.
We didn't know what to do--therefore--we went home after the game.
We didn't know what to do; therefore, we went home after the game.
8
What can a comma do that a dash can't?
Add emphasis to a word or phrase
Separate independent clauses connected by FANBOYS
Separate items in a series
Separate introductory words or phrases
9
What is the first thing you should do when you look at an SAT question for writing and language?
Cry
Identify the issue
Plug and chug for the win
eliminate incorrect answers
10
Which is correct?
She had two important things to do; buy a new mailbox and give back my dog.
She had two important things to do--buy a new mailbox and give back my dog.
She had two important things to do, buy a new mailbox and give back my dog.
She had two important things to do: buy a new mailbox and give back my dog.
11
What is the difference between a dash and a colon?
A dash adds emphasis
A dash can do everything a colon can
A colon comes before a list
12
Which is correct?
The, hardworking, contractors never stopped for lunch.
The hardworking contractors never stopped for lunch.
The hardworking contractors; never stopped for lunch.
The hardworking, contractors never stopped for lunch.
13
Which is correct?
We really need to go home I left my binder at home.
We really need to go home, I left my binder at home.
We really need to go home--I left my binder at home.
We really need to go home; I left my binder at home.
14
Which is correct?
Last Tuesday--I went to the store to buy all of the groceries Rebecca took.
Last Tuesday: I went to the store to buy all of the groceries Rebecca took.
Last Tuesday, I went to the store to buy all of the groceries Rebecca took.
Last Tuesday; I went to the store to buy all of the groceries Rebecca took.

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