Commas, Semicolons, and Colons

Question 1

We expect the price to drop this year__ we delayed last year’s purchases.

Accepted Answer

, so, ;

Question 2

If a sentence contains a list and the list is necessary to complete the meaning of the sentence

Accepted Answer

do not use any additional punctation

Question 3

The thought of his wife and children waiting for him__ is what kept the injured man alive.

Accepted Answer

no punctuation needed

Question 4

Our campaign was most successful in these areas __ Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky.

Accepted Answer

:

Question 5

This assignment _ which is your final _ is due in May.

Accepted Answer

,

Question 6

We plan to increase our social media advertising__ in an effort to reach young adults.

Accepted Answer

no punctuation needed

Question 7

If the items in a list contain commas, separate them with

Accepted Answer

semicolons

Question 8

I like Toni Cade Bambara’s stories__ because they have real-life characters.

Accepted Answer

no punctuation needed

Question 9

Children are still playing ring-around-a-rosy__ this is a game from medieval times.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 10

Carla is in London__ her assistant Edward is handling her projects.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 11

The contractor _ who submitted the lowest bid _ comes highly recommended.

Accepted Answer

no punctuation

Question 12

Shakespeare uses metaphors to create imagery_ "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

Accepted Answer

:

Question 13

Are you going to the movies__ or are you staying at home?

Accepted Answer

,

Question 14

The essay _ that you wrote last week _ should be published in a magazine!

Accepted Answer

no punctuation

Question 15

If you want to add emphasis to a word, phrase, or sentence, you might precede it with a

Accepted Answer

colon

Question 16

Caution__ Smoking is prohibited anywhere in the lab area.

Accepted Answer

:

Question 17

Chinese checkers is played with marbles__ it is an easy game to learn.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 18

Semicolons should be used to join items in a series if

Accepted Answer

the items in the series contain commas

Question 19

Although you inherit your looks__ the origin of your personality is much more mysterious.

Accepted Answer

,

Question 20

If a sentence contains a list and the list is preceded by "the following," "these," etc.,

Accepted Answer

use a colon

Question 21

Jenny called off the wedding__ even though she loved her fiancé.

Accepted Answer

no punctuation needed

Question 22

Semicolons are used to join _____ clauses.

Accepted Answer

independent

Question 23

Include the following information__ the manufacturer, the serial number, and the order date.

Accepted Answer

:

Question 24

The warranty expired last year__ however, the cost to repair the printer will be less than $50.

Accepted Answer

;

Question 25

The restaurant is opening franchises in Topeka, Kansas _ Butte, Montana _ and Dayton, Ohio.

Accepted Answer

;

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