Complex Sentences and Punctuation

Question 1

True of False: If there are interrupting phrases in a sentence, there should be a semi-colon.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

I will sign up for the following sports ___ cheer-leading, volleyball, track, and water polo.

Accepted Answer

: (colon)

Question 3

Choose the correct punctuation: "Although the cat already ate __ she is still crying for food."

Accepted Answer

, (comma)

Question 4

Punctuate the sentence correctly: "The girl did not attend school __ because __ she was sick."

Accepted Answer

No punctuation necessary.

Question 5

My dad always taught me ___ If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all."

Accepted Answer

, "

Question 6

Where would the comma go in the phrase "Dear family and friends" ?

Accepted Answer

after "friends"

Question 7

I really like to play soccer __ and tennis.

Accepted Answer

No comma recessary.

Question 8

Mid-sentence, a semi-colon always comes before a conjunctive adverb (i.e. however, moreover).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Is this an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause? "I ran away from home when I was 5"

Accepted Answer

Independent

Question 10

I really enjoy all kinds of music __ for example __ country and rock are my favorite genres.

Accepted Answer

; for example ,

Question 11

Last night, we had homework for ___ Algebra, Spanish, and World History class.

Accepted Answer

No colon necessary.

Question 12

"I wanted to sleep __ even though I had to study."

Accepted Answer

No comma necessary

Question 13

Punctuate correctly: Lydia in fact dislikes dogs, cats, and iguanas.

Accepted Answer

Lydia, in fact, dislikes dogs, cats, and iguanas.

Question 14

Which is the dependent clause in the sentence? "I wanted to sleep even though I had to study."

Accepted Answer

Even though I had to study

Question 15

I saw my friend _ who is a really trustworthy companion _ at the mall yesterday.

Accepted Answer

, ,

Question 16

Haley yelled to her brother, "Give me the remote ___

Accepted Answer

! "

Question 17

Where would the comma go in the phrase "Anderson Indiana 55201"?

Accepted Answer

Anderson, Indiana 55201

Question 18

Regardless of how old I get ___ I will always be Daddy's little girl.

Accepted Answer

, (comma)

Question 19

Which item is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

"When will we play?" James asked.

Question 20

True or False: In order to use a semi-colon, you only need ONE independent clause.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

"Don't you jump off your bed__ Mom yelled.

Accepted Answer

! "

Question 22

True or False: If you are listing items, you're automatically allowed to use a colon (:).

Accepted Answer

False

Question 23

Is this an INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT clause? "When I saw his face"

Accepted Answer

Dependent

Question 24

To whomever it may concern ___

Accepted Answer

: (colon)

Question 25

What do you use after a complete thought that introduces a list?

Accepted Answer

: (colon)

Complex Sentences and Punctuation

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