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1
Which is correct?
He hopped on his horse and headed into battle.
Hopping on his horse and heading into battle.
Hopping on his horse and heads into battle.
He hopped on his horse heading into battle.
2
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Mrs. Light, flew on an airplane to San Francisco California.
Mrs. Light flew on an airplane to San Francisco California.
Mrs. Light flew on an airplane to, San Francisco California.
Mrs. Light flew on an airplane to San Francisco, California.
3
Which is correct?
Dancing, race walking, and trampoline are Olympic sports.
Dancing race walking and trampoline are Olympic sports.
Dancing, race walking and trampoline are Olympic sports.
Dancing, race walking, and trampoline, are Olympic sports.
4
His _________ wallet was full of curious items.
grandma
grandmas
grandmas'
grandma's
5
Which sentence uses commas correctly with a direct address?
Did you know Sarah, tomorrow is too late?
Did you know, Sarah, tomorrow is too late?
Did you know, Sarah tomorrow is too late?
Did you, know Sarah, tomorrow is too late?
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An example of a semicolon would be
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, so I can't go out tonight
7
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.
I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.
I need a few items at the store, clothespins, a bottle opener, and milk.
8
The school's club, which had 22 members, ________ first in the district finals last year.
is
are
were
was
9
What is a colon?
!
;
:
()
10
Which sentence uses the wrong commas?
The story was scary, and it made me have nightmares.
In the beginning, the children already seem dangerous.
Taylor, a Kahoot master, wants to ace English class.
Ajani, in case you were wondering loves essays.
11
Select the correct use of the comma in the sentences below.
Let's eat, Grandma!
Correct as written
Let's eat Grandma!
Let's, eat Grandma!
12
She insisted they go to the ____________ favorite flavor was rocky road.
ice cream store; her
ice cream store, but
ice cream store, and
ice cream store and
13
Which is correct?
Whoopi Goldberg, a American actress, has won a award.
Whoopi Goldberg an American actress, has won an award
Whoopi Goldberg, an American actress, has won an award.
Whoopi Goldberg who has won an award is an American actress
14
Watching The Bachelor is fun for ____.
myself
mine
me
I
15
The class got pizza as ______ prize for winning the spelling bee.
it's
its
it is
their
16
__________ waited in line all night for Chick-fil-a when it opened.
Me and Meghan
Meghan and I
Herself and Meghan
Us
17
Which sentence uses commas correctly with appositives?
My friend, the one living, in Nebraska is coming to visit.
My friend, the one living in Nebraska, is coming to visit.
My friend living in Nebraska, is coming to visit.
My friend, the one living in Nebraska is coming to visit.
18
Which, comma usage, is correct?
Freddy, who has a limp was in an auto accident.
Freddy, who has a limp, was in an auto accident.
Freddy who has a limp, was in an auto accident.
Freddy who, has a limp, was in an auto accident.
19
What does a colon do?
Introduces lists, series, quotations, and explanations
Introduces food
Introduces sleep
20
The eggs in the carton _______ about to expire.
have
being
are
is
21
Which sentence uses commas in dates correctly?
Meet me on, July 21 2012, for supper.
Meet me on July 21, 2012, for supper.
Meet me on July, 21, 2012, for supper.
Meet me on July 21, 2012 for supper.
22
Which is the incorrect use of a semicolon?
He watched the sky; and the dark clouds that meant a storm.
He looked up at the sky; dark clouds indicated a storm.
23
After the war, they could not find __________ their most loyal pet for years.
their dog Spot; was
their dog, Spot, had been
their dog. Spot had been
Spot; their dog were
24
When do you use a semicolon?
To combine two dependent clauses
To combine two independent clauses
To combine two adjectives
Two combine two paragraphs
25
Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
I laughed loudly; then snorted milk out my nose.
Canada is beautiful; so many impressive shorelines.
The earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.
I just saw a pug; bear; and a rabbit with a hat.
26
Bonus: "OMIT the underlined portion of the sentence"? What does the word OMIT mean?
leave out/delete
repeat later on
capitalize
expand to be longer
27
Add a comma or commas where needed.
If camels pass through sandstorms, their nostrils shut.
If camels, pass through sandstorms, their nostrils shut.
If camels, pass through sandstorms their nostrils shut.
28
Which is correct?
I asked dad to go to the store with me; he said no.
I asked Dad to go to the store with me; he said no.
I asked dad to go to the store with me, he said no.
I asked Dad to go to the store with me, he said no.
29
Where does the semicolon belong? We had too many fumbles we lost the game.
After we
After fumbles
Before fumbles
Before many
30
It only costs _______ it comes to bubble gum, that is a good price.
25 cents, and when
25 cents; when
25 cents. When
25 cents, when
