Which is a correct example of using quotation marks?

"We love Ms. Bailey & Ms. Elliott," the class said.

Which one of these comma rules is incorrect?

commas can't separate two thoughts.

What does a semicolon do?

It indicates a pause between two main clauses.

Which sentence uses a semicolon properly?

I was proud of the Gr. 6 class; they finished their books

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1
"I'll never make it ___" she shrieked in terror __ "it's too far of a jump!"
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2
Where should the comma go? "The mean rude lifeguard began yelling at the children."
After yelling
Between mean and rude, and after life guard.
Between mean and rude
between rude and lifeguard
3
Which is a correct example of using quotation marks?
"We love Ms. Bailey & Ms. Elliott!". The class said.
We love Ms. Bailey & Ms. Elliott", the class said.
"We love Ms. Bailey & Ms. Elliott," the class said.
4
When do you use a comma?
To end a sentence
To separate items in a list
To add emotion
To ask a question
5
Which one of these comma rules is incorrect?
commas are used to pause a sentence.
Commas can be used in letter salutations.
commas can't separate two thoughts.
commas can list items.
6
For, and, nor, but, or, yet and so are all examples of __________
conjunctions
adverbs
prepositions
adjectives
7
What punc. is needed? "I only needed two ingredients for my pie crust ___ Crisco and flour.
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:
.
;
8
When do you use a full stop?
At the end of a sentence
in the middle of a sentence
At the beginning of a sentence
Never
9
Semicolons join two complete sentences.
True
False
10
When is a colon not used?
In writing the time of day
In the salutation of a letter
In the closing of a letter
Writing a list of items after saying, "I have the following"
11
What is missing? She said "Let's go to the mall!"
a comma
a colon
a full stop
a question mark
12
What punctuation is needed? "I absolutely love Harry Potter ___ it's my favourite book.
.
:
!
;
13
What does a semicolon do?
It connects a compound word or name.
It connects a series of numbers.
It indicates a pause between two main clauses.
It connects elements of a compound adjective.
14
Which is punctuated correctly?
December 7: 1985
December, 7 1985
December 7, 1985
December 7 1985
15
Which sentence uses a semicolon properly?
I was proud of the Gr. 6 class; they finished their books
Can we go to; Mr. Sub?
I love swimming; in the pool
Call me; tomorrow you can give the answer then.

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