Where should the commas be in the sentence?

I had pizza, chips, and milk for lunch.

The USA has a very large land area Canada is even larger

The USA has a very large land area; Canada is even larger.

When is an apostrophe not used?

With s to indicate a numerical representation of a decade.

Why use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses instead of a period?

Because the two clauses are closely related.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

I need bread, peanut butter, jam, and a knife.

a punctuation mark , indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses

Where should the commas be in the sentence?

You can have a red, white, or blue cupcake.

What are colons used for?

To introduce a list, a long quote, or a final fact

I had lamb for lunch Fred had steak

I had lamb for lunch; Fred had steak.

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Java: a popular programming language for the Web.

Sam failed her English test but she was able to get a job

Sam failed her English test; but, she was able to get a job.

Why are semicolons needed?

To link two main clauses that are related.

What is the use of the Oxford Comma?

is used in a list of 3 or more items, before 'and' or 'or'

What are the rules of semicolons?

You can use them in a list where the items are detailed., You can only use them if the clauses are independent.

When are commas used?

Coordinating conjunctions, When writing a list, Separate adjectives

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1
What do you use to indicate the start of a list?
an ellipses ( ... )
a semicolon (;)
a dash (-)
a colon (:)
2
Where should the commas be in the sentence?
I had pizza, chips, and milk for lunch.
I had pizza, chips and milk for lunch.
I had pizza, chips, and milk, for lunch.
3
Which date uses commas correctly?
Wednesday, February, 10, 2016
Wednesday February, 10, 2016,
Wednesday February 10, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
4
The phrase before a quotation or dialogue should end with what punctuation?
Nothing.
A colon ( : )
A period ( . )
A comma ( , )
5
The USA has a very large land area Canada is even larger
The USA has a very large land area Canada is even larger.
The USA has a very large land area; Canada is even larger.
The USA has a very large land area. Canada is even larger.
The USA has a very large land area, Canada is even larger.
6
When is an apostrophe not used?
In contractions
with s to indicate the possessive
What's an apostrophe?
With s to indicate a numerical representation of a decade.
7
Why use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses instead of a period?
To look more academic.
More sentences are better.
Because the two clauses are closely related.
It's just a silly English rule.
8
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
I need bread, peanut butter, jam, and a knife.
I need bread, peanut butter jam, and, a knife.
I, need bread peanut butter, jam, and, a knife.
I need bread, peanut, butter, jam, and, a, knife.
9
What are semicolons?
a punctuation mark , indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses
ummm, i dont really know i wasn't paying attention
a punctuation that can help you seperate things or phrases
a punctuation like a comma
10
What do commas represent?
Pauses in the sentence
pauses in the book
The beginning of a new sentence
The end of the sentence
11
In academic writing there should not be a need for an exclamation point! When should it appear?
Because a period at the end of a sentence is rude.
To give emphasis.
If you really feel you are right.
If it is part of a quotation.
12
Commas and semicolons can be used interchangeably.
True
False
13
A semicolon separates what?
phrases
two independent clauses
none of the above
lists
14
Where should the commas be in the sentence?
You can have a red, white or blue cupcake.
You, can, have, a, red, white, or, blue, cupcake.
You can have a red, white, or blue cupcake.
15
What are colons used for?
To introduce a list, add words, and to seperate thoughts
For looks, style, and everything nice
Just to add a list
To introduce a list, a long quote, or a final fact
16
I had lamb for lunch Fred had steak
I had lamb for lunch, Fred had steak.
I had lamb for lunch Fred had steak.
I had lamb for lunch; Fred had steak.
I had lamb for lunch, Fred had steak
17
colons are used in...
citations
NEVER
proportions
simple sentences
18
Java a popular programming language for the Web
Java: a popular programming language for the Web
Java: a popular programming language for the Web.
Java a popular programming language for the Web.
Java, a popular programming language for the Web.
19
Sam failed her English test but she was able to get a job
Sam failed her English test but she was able to get a job.
Sam failed her English test; but, she was able to get a job.
Sam failed her English test but, she was able to get a job.
Sam failed her English test, but she was able to get a job.
20
Why are semicolons needed?
To show the end of a sentence.
To give extra information.
To link two main clauses that aren't related.
To link two main clauses that are related.
21
In a series of lists, each list should be separated by what?
Semicolon ( ; )
Commas ( , )
Colons ( : )
Nothing.
22
What is the use of the Oxford Comma?
is used in a list of 3 or more items, before 'and' or 'or'
none of these
People don't use the oxford comma anymore
It's only used by British people
23
Which punctuation isolates dependent clauses?
Dash (-)
Comma (,)
Apostrophe (')
Semicolon (;)
24
What are the rules of semicolons?
You can use them in a simple list.
You can use them in a list where the items are detailed.
You can only use them if the clause is subordinate.
You can only use them if the clauses are independent.
25
When are commas used?
Coordinating conjunctions
When writing a list
Separate compund subjects and compund verbs
Separate adjectives
26
Which is a common use of a period ( . ) other than to end a sentence?
All of these
In initials ( C. S. Lewis )
In abbreviations ( B. C. or Cpt. )
after numbers in ordered lists ( 1. 2. 3. etc)

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