Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Practice 2

Question 1

Yes Hayden I know you want a different grade.

Accepted Answer

Yes, Hayden,

Question 2

Mike wanted to win his girlfriend's approval, so he devoted all of his time in training.

Accepted Answer

DO

Question 3

Haley likes to act in plays; her sister gets stage fright.

Accepted Answer

No Change

Question 4

To become healthy, a person must exercise and eat well.

Accepted Answer

Infinitive Phrase

Question 5

Hoping to catch the burglars the police asked questions.

Accepted Answer

catch the burglars,

Question 6

Jake is considering the following jobs for the summer, gardening, lawn care, and dog-sitting.

Accepted Answer

summer: gardening

Question 7

Caleb went running down the hall as soon as he got Emma's phone number.

Accepted Answer

No Change

Question 8

Seeking help, the athletes asked the trainer to check their broken legs.

Accepted Answer

Participial Phrase

Question 9

Ethan made a move on Jordan's girlfriend consequently Jordan plotted Ethan's transfer to Canada

Accepted Answer

girlfriend; consequently,

Question 10

After I do the laundry Mom I will dust.

Accepted Answer

laundry, Mom,

Question 11

Haley likes to act in plays her sister gets stage fright.

Accepted Answer

plays; her

Question 12

You need to shop for shoelaces, milk, carrots, laundry detergent, and soap.

Accepted Answer

No change

Question 13

As an accomplished marathon runner, Hunter is participating in a 5K run on Sunday.

Accepted Answer

No Change

Question 14

Miller do you have the school bus?

Accepted Answer

Miller, do

Question 15

Annie wants to succeed, so she works diligently in class and at home.

Accepted Answer

Infinitive Phrase

Question 16

Because Sydney had a boyfriend she was uncomfortable with Michael's advances.

Accepted Answer

boyfriend,

Question 17

I didn't go to the ball game last night instead I babysat for my neighbor's triplets.

Accepted Answer

night; instead,

Question 18

Jonathan has a great smile in fact he smiles all the time.

Accepted Answer

smile; in fact,

Question 19

Mo growled at the class, "Who completed his or her homework assignment?"

Accepted Answer

class: "Who

Question 20

Adam had a hat trick consequently he was voted MVP of the tournament.

Accepted Answer

; consequently,

Question 21

You need these items at camp matches, blankets, and water.

Accepted Answer

items at camp:

Question 22

We, in spite of difficulties have managed to survive in the wilderness.

Accepted Answer

, in spite of difficulties,

Question 23

Jenny forgot one important aspect of owning a car, checking the oil.

Accepted Answer

owning a car:

Question 24

For the last time Patrick close the door.

Accepted Answer

, Patrick,

Question 25

Tuesday's test will cover the punctuation we have studied; commas, semicolons, and colons.

Accepted Answer

studied: commas,

Question 26

Steve has many attributes intelligence, athleticism, and attractiveness.

Accepted Answer

attributes:

Question 27

We need the following supplies for camping: bread, butter, eggs, chips, steaks, and soda.

Accepted Answer

No Change

Question 28

The desk was littered with papers, glasses, pens, and a shoe.

Accepted Answer

No Change

Question 29

Go to the wrestling match you will enjoy it.

Accepted Answer

match; you

Question 30

Running toward the end zone, Nick tripped and fell on the 20-yard-line.

Accepted Answer

Participial Phrase

Question 31

I am allergic to cats, dogs, and trees but my sister has no allergies.

Accepted Answer

trees; but

Question 32

Georgie, one of my juniors, won the spelling bee in second grade, she also won at tetherball.

Accepted Answer

grade; she

Question 33

Running often helps people focus mentally.

Accepted Answer

Gerund Phrase

Question 34

She referenced Odie's favorite saying: "You're a legend in your own mind."

Accepted Answer

No Change

Question 35

The sunset was the most beautiful I have ever seen, vibrant with color and shadows.

Accepted Answer

No Change

Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Practice 2

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Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Practice 2

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