Which rule is applied in this sentence: Though Brianne was allergic to cats, she still wanted one.

Lengthy intro phrase/dependant clause that starts with a marker word

Gobind expressed his feelings to Tanveer: "Let's study for the punctuation test." What rule of the colon is used?

Use a colon if the lead to the quote is an independent clause.

Which sentence is correct?

The sun is a bright, luminous star.

Which sentence is correct?

All of those sentences are correct.

Which rules were used in the last example?

Lengthy intro phrase and joining two independent clauses.

Which sentence is correct?

I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy; I will also wear a pink shirt.

Which sentence is correct?

"We love Kahoots," said the students.

Which rule was used in the last example?

Separate adjectives of equal importance.

Which sentences uses this rule correctly: use commas to separate items in a list.

This week we have Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day, and Dress Down Day.

Which sentence is correct?

Today is Wednesday, February 26, 2020, and it is Pink Shirt Day.

Which sentence is correct?

Christina has four grandchildren: Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.

"There are two choices at this time: run away or fight." What rule is applied?

Colon separates two clauses to provide addition meaning.

Which sentence is using the rule of colons that specifies adding additional information?

Students have learned about punctuation: commas, semi-colons, and colons.

Which part demonstrates the dependent part of the sentence: When Julie took off her glasses, she couldn't see?

When Julie took off her glasses

Which rule is at play in this sentence: Mrs. Belina, who is a Virgo, was born in September.

Comma before and after non-essential information.

Hailey said to Veronika, "Let's go to the movies." What rule is being applied?

Use a comma to introduce a quote if the clause is dependent.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates an example of a comma splice?

I like this class, it is very interesting.

Which two rules were used in the last example?

Commas between dates and joining two independent clauses.

Which sentence is written correctly:

At least once a month, Jenny goes shopping; she needs retail therapy.

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1
Which rule is applied in this sentence: Though Brianne was allergic to cats, she still wanted one.
Lengthy intro phrase/dependant clause that starts with a marker word
Separate items in a list
The joining of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction word
A semi-colon should be used here
2
Gobind expressed his feelings to Tanveer: "Let's study for the punctuation test." What rule of the colon is used?
Use a colon if the lead to the quote is an independent clause.
Always use a colon when you are about to introduce a quote.
Use a colon if the lead to the quote is an dependent clause.
3
Which sentence is correct?
The sun is a bright luminous, star.
The sun is a bright luminous star.
The sun is, a bright luminous star.
The sun is a bright, luminous star.
4
Which sentence is correct?
All of those sentences are correct.
At least once a month, Jen goes shopping, and it gives her retails therapy.
At least once a month, Jen shops; furthermore, it gives her retail therapy.
At least twice a month, Jenny goes shopping; she gets retails therapy.
5
Which rules were used in the last example?
Lengthy intro phrase and joining two independent clauses.
Separating items in a list and Jenny needs real therapy.
Separating dates and places.
Lengthy intro phrase and non-essential information.
6
You would use a comma before and after interrupter words like "furthermore."
True
False
7
Which sentence is correct?
I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy I will, also, wear a pink shirt.
I will join in; the Ash Wednesday liturgy; I will also wear a pink shirt.
I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy; I will also wear a pink shirt.
I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy, I will also wear a pink shirt.
8
And, but, or, so, nor, yet, for are all considered what type of words?
Conjunction
Contradictive
Contraction
Compound
9
Words or phrases like "nevertheless," "however," "therefore," or "in addition" are called:
Conjunctive adverb
Conjunction word
Non-essential information
Adjectives
10
Which sentence is correct?
"We love Kahoots," said the students.
"We, love Kahoots," said the students.
"We love Kahoots" said the students.
"We love Kahoots", said the students.
11
Which rule was used in the last example?
Quotations.
Separate adjectives of equal importance.
Separate items in a list.
Non-essential information.
12
Which sentences uses this rule correctly: use commas to separate items in a list.
This week we have Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day and Dress Down Day.
This week we have Ash Wednesday Pink Shirt Day and Dress Down Day.
This week we have Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day, and Dress Down Day.
This week we have, Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day, and Dress Down Day.
13
Which part demonstrates the independent part of the sentence: When Julie took off her glasses, she couldn't see?
Julie took off her glasses
Julie
She couldn't see
When Julie took off her glasses
14
Use semi-colons to separate elements in a series if they contain internal punctuation.
True
False
15
Which sentence is correct?
Today is Wednesday, February 26, 2020 and it is Pink Shirt Day.
Today is Wednesday, February, 26, 2020 and it is Pink Shirt Day.
Today is Wednesday, February 26, 2020, and it is Pink Shirt Day.
Today, is Wednesday, February 26, 2020, and it is, Pink Shirt Day.
16
Which sentence is correct?
Christina, has four grandchildren: Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
Christina has four grandchildren, Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
Christina has four grandchildren: Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
Christina has four: grandchildren Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
17
"There are two choices at this time: run away or fight." What rule is applied?
Joining two dependent clauses.
Colon divides two dependent clauses.
Colon separates two clauses to provide addition meaning.
18
"Dear Mrs. Belina:" is an example of what?
An introduction
A salutation
A hello
A conjunctive adverb
19
You can join two independent clauses with either a semi-colon or a comma and conjunction word.
True
False
20
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Frank was Polish; however, he could not speak Polish.
Frank was Polish, yet he could not speak Polish.
All of the above
Despite being of Polish hertiage, Frank could not speak Polish.
21
Use a semi-colon before the conjunctive adjective (such as however and therefore) that joins two independent clauses.
True
False
22
Which sentence is using the rule of colons that specifies adding additional information?
Students have learned: comma, semi-colons, and colons.
Students have learned; commas, semi-colons, and colons.
Students have: learned about punctuation.
Students have learned about punctuation: commas, semi-colons, and colons.
23
Colons are used to express time.
True
False
24
Which part demonstrates the dependent part of the sentence: When Julie took off her glasses, she couldn't see?
When Julie took off her glasses
She couldn't see
Julie took off her glasses
her glasses, couldn't see
25
Which rule is at play in this sentence: Mrs. Belina, who is a Virgo, was born in September.
Joining two independent clauses.
Comma before and after non-essential information.
Separate adjuectives of equal importance.
Joining a dependent clause to an independent clause.
26
You use a semi-colon to express time.
True
False
27
Hailey said to Veronika, "Let's go to the movies." What rule is being applied?
Use a comma to introduce a quote if the clause is independent.
Use a comma to introduce a quote if the clause is dependent.
28
Which of the following sentences demonstrates an example of a comma splice?
I like this class; it is very interesting.
I like this class, and I find it very interesting.
I like this class, it is very interesting.
Since it is very interesting, I like this class.
29
Which two rules were used in the last example?
Mrs. Belina, there was only one rule at play in that last sentence!
Commas between dates and joining two independent clauses.
Comma after a lengthy introductory phrase equally important adjectives.
Commas between dates and lists.
30
Which sentence is written correctly:
At least once a month, Jenny goes shopping; she needs retail therapy.
At least once a month Jenny goes shopping; she needs retail therapy.
At least once a month, Jenny goes shopping, she needs retail therapy.
At least once, a month, Jenny goes, shopping, she needs, retail therapy.

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1
Which rule is applied in this sentence: Though Brianne was allergic to cats, she still wanted one.
Lengthy intro phrase/dependant clause that starts with a marker word
Separate items in a list
The joining of two independent clauses joined by a conjunction word
A semi-colon should be used here
2
Gobind expressed his feelings to Tanveer: "Let's study for the punctuation test." What rule of the colon is used?
Use a colon if the lead to the quote is an independent clause.
Always use a colon when you are about to introduce a quote.
Use a colon if the lead to the quote is an dependent clause.
3
Which sentence is correct?
The sun is a bright luminous, star.
The sun is a bright luminous star.
The sun is, a bright luminous star.
The sun is a bright, luminous star.
4
Which sentence is correct?
All of those sentences are correct.
At least once a month, Jen goes shopping, and it gives her retails therapy.
At least once a month, Jen shops; furthermore, it gives her retail therapy.
At least twice a month, Jenny goes shopping; she gets retails therapy.
5
Which rules were used in the last example?
Lengthy intro phrase and joining two independent clauses.
Separating items in a list and Jenny needs real therapy.
Separating dates and places.
Lengthy intro phrase and non-essential information.
6
You would use a comma before and after interrupter words like "furthermore."
True
False
7
Which sentence is correct?
I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy I will, also, wear a pink shirt.
I will join in; the Ash Wednesday liturgy; I will also wear a pink shirt.
I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy; I will also wear a pink shirt.
I will join in the Ash Wednesday liturgy, I will also wear a pink shirt.
8
And, but, or, so, nor, yet, for are all considered what type of words?
Conjunction
Contradictive
Contraction
Compound
9
Words or phrases like "nevertheless," "however," "therefore," or "in addition" are called:
Conjunctive adverb
Conjunction word
Non-essential information
Adjectives
10
Which sentence is correct?
"We love Kahoots," said the students.
"We, love Kahoots," said the students.
"We love Kahoots" said the students.
"We love Kahoots", said the students.
11
Which rule was used in the last example?
Quotations.
Separate adjectives of equal importance.
Separate items in a list.
Non-essential information.
12
Which sentences uses this rule correctly: use commas to separate items in a list.
This week we have Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day and Dress Down Day.
This week we have Ash Wednesday Pink Shirt Day and Dress Down Day.
This week we have Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day, and Dress Down Day.
This week we have, Ash Wednesday, Pink Shirt Day, and Dress Down Day.
13
Which part demonstrates the independent part of the sentence: When Julie took off her glasses, she couldn't see?
Julie took off her glasses
Julie
She couldn't see
When Julie took off her glasses
14
Use semi-colons to separate elements in a series if they contain internal punctuation.
True
False
15
Which sentence is correct?
Today is Wednesday, February 26, 2020 and it is Pink Shirt Day.
Today is Wednesday, February, 26, 2020 and it is Pink Shirt Day.
Today is Wednesday, February 26, 2020, and it is Pink Shirt Day.
Today, is Wednesday, February 26, 2020, and it is, Pink Shirt Day.
16
Which sentence is correct?
Christina, has four grandchildren: Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
Christina has four grandchildren, Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
Christina has four grandchildren: Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
Christina has four: grandchildren Chris, Christie, Tina, and Chrissy.
17
"There are two choices at this time: run away or fight." What rule is applied?
Joining two dependent clauses.
Colon divides two dependent clauses.
Colon separates two clauses to provide addition meaning.
18
"Dear Mrs. Belina:" is an example of what?
An introduction
A salutation
A hello
A conjunctive adverb
19
You can join two independent clauses with either a semi-colon or a comma and conjunction word.
True
False
20
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Frank was Polish; however, he could not speak Polish.
Frank was Polish, yet he could not speak Polish.
All of the above
Despite being of Polish hertiage, Frank could not speak Polish.
21
Use a semi-colon before the conjunctive adjective (such as however and therefore) that joins two independent clauses.
True
False
22
Which sentence is using the rule of colons that specifies adding additional information?
Students have learned: comma, semi-colons, and colons.
Students have learned; commas, semi-colons, and colons.
Students have: learned about punctuation.
Students have learned about punctuation: commas, semi-colons, and colons.
23
Colons are used to express time.
True
False
24
Which part demonstrates the dependent part of the sentence: When Julie took off her glasses, she couldn't see?
When Julie took off her glasses
She couldn't see
Julie took off her glasses
her glasses, couldn't see
25
Which rule is at play in this sentence: Mrs. Belina, who is a Virgo, was born in September.
Joining two independent clauses.
Comma before and after non-essential information.
Separate adjuectives of equal importance.
Joining a dependent clause to an independent clause.
26
You use a semi-colon to express time.
True
False
27
Hailey said to Veronika, "Let's go to the movies." What rule is being applied?
Use a comma to introduce a quote if the clause is independent.
Use a comma to introduce a quote if the clause is dependent.
28
Which of the following sentences demonstrates an example of a comma splice?
I like this class; it is very interesting.
I like this class, and I find it very interesting.
I like this class, it is very interesting.
Since it is very interesting, I like this class.
29
Which two rules were used in the last example?
Mrs. Belina, there was only one rule at play in that last sentence!
Commas between dates and joining two independent clauses.
Comma after a lengthy introductory phrase equally important adjectives.
Commas between dates and lists.
30
Which sentence is written correctly:
At least once a month, Jenny goes shopping; she needs retail therapy.
At least once a month Jenny goes shopping; she needs retail therapy.
At least once a month, Jenny goes shopping, she needs retail therapy.
At least once, a month, Jenny goes, shopping, she needs, retail therapy.