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1
Which is the incorrect use of a semicolon?
He watched the sky; and the dark clouds that meant a storm.
He looked up at the sky; dark clouds indicated a storm.
2
Which is correct?
Dancing race walking and trampoline are Olympic sports.
Dancing, race walking, and trampoline are Olympic sports.
Dancing, race walking and trampoline are Olympic sports.
Dancing, race walking, and trampoline, are Olympic sports.
3
When do you use a semicolon?
To combine two independent clauses
Two combine two paragraphs
To combine two adjectives
To combine two dependent clauses
4
An example of a semicolon would be
I have a big test tomorrow, so I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight
5
Which is correct?
Hopping on his horse and heading into battle.
Hopping on his horse and heads into battle.
He hopped on his horse heading into battle.
He hopped on his horse and headed into battle.
6
The eggs in the carton _______ about to expire.
are
is
have
being
7
Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
The earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.
I laughed loudly; then snorted milk out my nose.
I just saw a pug; bear; and a rabbit with a hat.
Canada is beautiful; so many impressive shorelines.
8
Which sentence uses commas in dates correctly?
Meet me on July 21, 2012 for supper.
Meet me on, July 21 2012, for supper.
Meet me on July, 21, 2012, for supper.
Meet me on July 21, 2012, for supper.
9
__________ waited in line all night for Chick-fil-a when it opened.
Us
Meghan and I
Herself and Meghan
Me and Meghan
10
Which sentence uses the wrong commas?
The story was scary, and it made me have nightmares.
Ajani, in case you were wondering loves essays.
In the beginning, the children already seem dangerous.
Taylor, a Kahoot master, wants to ace English class.
11
The class got pizza as ______ prize for winning the spelling bee.
their
it is
it's
its
12
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Mrs. Light, flew on an airplane to San Francisco California.
Mrs. Light flew on an airplane to San Francisco California.
Mrs. Light flew on an airplane to San Francisco, California.
Mrs. Light flew on an airplane to, San Francisco California.
13
It only costs _______ it comes to bubble gum, that is a good price.
25 cents; when
25 cents. When
25 cents, and when
25 cents, when
14
What does a colon do?
Introduces sleep
Introduces lists, series, quotations, and explanations
Introduces food
15
Which sentence uses commas correctly with appositives?
My friend, the one living, in Nebraska is coming to visit.
My friend, the one living in Nebraska, is coming to visit.
My friend, the one living in Nebraska is coming to visit.
My friend living in Nebraska, is coming to visit.
16
His _________ wallet was full of curious items.
grandmas
grandma
grandmas'
grandma's
17
Which sentence uses commas correctly with a direct address?
Did you know, Sarah tomorrow is too late?
Did you know Sarah, tomorrow is too late?
Did you, know Sarah, tomorrow is too late?
Did you know, Sarah, tomorrow is too late?
18
Which, comma usage, is correct?
Freddy, who has a limp was in an auto accident.
Freddy who, has a limp, was in an auto accident.
Freddy, who has a limp, was in an auto accident.
Freddy who has a limp, was in an auto accident.
19
Which is correct?
Whoopi Goldberg, an American actress, has won an award.
Whoopi Goldberg an American actress, has won an award
Whoopi Goldberg, a American actress, has won a award.
Whoopi Goldberg who has won an award is an American actress
20
She insisted they go to the ____________ favorite flavor was rocky road.
ice cream store; her
ice cream store and
ice cream store, and
ice cream store, but
21
Select the correct use of the comma in the sentences below.
Let's eat, Grandma!
Let's eat Grandma!
Correct as written
Let's, eat Grandma!
22
Bonus: "OMIT the underlined portion of the sentence"? What does the word OMIT mean?
capitalize
leave out/delete
expand to be longer
repeat later on
23
The school's club, which had 22 members, ________ first in the district finals last year.
is
were
was
are
24
Watching The Bachelor is fun for ____.
I
me
mine
myself
25
Where does the semicolon belong? We had too many fumbles we lost the game.
Before fumbles
Before many
After fumbles
After we
26
Add a comma or commas where needed.
If camels pass through sandstorms, their nostrils shut.
If camels, pass through sandstorms their nostrils shut.
If camels, pass through sandstorms, their nostrils shut.
27
Which is correct?
I asked dad to go to the store with me; he said no.
I asked Dad to go to the store with me; he said no.
I asked dad to go to the store with me, he said no.
I asked Dad to go to the store with me, he said no.
28
What is a colon?
()
:
!
;
29
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
I need a few items at the store, clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.
I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.
I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.
30
After the war, they could not find __________ their most loyal pet for years.
their dog. Spot had been
Spot; their dog were
their dog Spot; was
their dog, Spot, had been
