Using Punctuation

Question 1

Read the sentence below. Which revision, if any, is necessary? Thomas Jefferson who was born in Virginia wrote the Declaration of Independence.

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B: The clause “who was born in Virginia” needs to be set off by commas because it is a nonrestrictive element.

Question 2

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Apples which come in many varieties are delicious raw or cooked.The friend—whom I met at camp—will be attending my school this year.Gabriel will travel to Peru (where his mother was born) next month. Bears in Space—which is my favorite movie—is on at eight o’clock tonight.Charlie, my oldest cousin, just got a job at the car wash.

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C: Gabriel will travel to Peru (where his mother was born) next month.; D: Bears in Space—which is my favorite movie—is on at eight o’clock tonight.; E: Charlie, my oldest cousin, just got a job at the car wash.

Question 3

I made hamburgers corn, and green beans for dinner.

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A: Add a comma after “hamburgers.”

Question 4

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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B: The three available flavors are blueberry; apple, cinnamon, and maple; and raspberries and cream.

Question 5

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.She will ask: Deanna, Trish, and Eric to work on the social studies project.The book described three ancient cities: Alexandria, Egypt; Athens, Greece; and Rome, Italy.Marcus intends: to buy strawberries, bananas, eggs, and a loaf of bread.I studied several American painters: Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, and Georgia O’Keeffe.My favorite types of movies are: comedies, thrillers, and documentaries.

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B: The book described three ancient cities: Alexandria, Egypt; Athens, Greece; and Rome, Italy.; D: I studied several American painters: Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, and Georgia O’Keeffe.

Question 6

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.They are a happily-married couple.Haruko has a part-time job.We watched the quickly moving clouds.Elias was well prepared for the exam.A full grown horse is very heavy.

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B: Haruko has a part-time job.; C: We watched the quickly moving clouds.; D: Elias was well prepared for the exam.

Question 7

Tiana will invite Mrs. Hernandez, her uncles and Ms. Gilbert.

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B: Add a comma after “her uncles.”

Question 8

Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, sandals, and a hat.

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C: No revision is needed.

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