Using Punctuation Answers

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Read the sentence.We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds: walnuts and pecans.

A
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries; chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
B
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries: and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter: and fudge; or almonds: walnuts: and pecans.
C
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge, or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
D
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries; cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips; peanut butter; and fudge; or almonds; walnuts; and pecans.
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Which lists are punctuated correctly? Select 3 options.The students competing in the debate were from schools in: Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Santa Fe, NM.The plant came in three varieties: yellow, pink, and white flowers; orange, pink, and yellow flowers; and plain white flowers. I arranged my schedule so that I have study hall first thing in the morning on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.We had a hard time picking between soccer, field hockey and tennis, so we decided to play all three.Because Shira could sing, dance, and act, she decided to audition for the school’s annual spring musical.

A
The students competing in the debate were from schools in: Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Santa Fe, NM.
B
The plant came in three varieties: yellow, pink, and white flowers; orange, pink, and yellow flowers; and plain white flowers.
C
I arranged my schedule so that I have study hall first thing in the morning on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
D
We had a hard time picking between soccer, field hockey and tennis, so we decided to play all three.
E
Because Shira could sing, dance, and act, she decided to audition for the school’s annual spring musical.
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Read the sentence.The entire first period class agreed that yesterday’s algebra homework which the teacher assigned was a really fun challenge.

I
Insert commas around “yesterday’s algebra homework” because it is a restrictive element.
I
Insert a comma after “the entire first period class” because it is a restrictive element.
I
Insert commas around “which the teacher assigned” because it is a nonrestrictive element.
I
Insert a comma before “a really fun challenge” because it is a nonrestrictive element.
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Read the sentence.My brother who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role.

A
My brother: who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role.
B
My brother; who is a superb actor; will audition tomorrow for a film role.
C
My brother who is a superb actor, will audition tomorrow for a film role.
D
My brother—who is a superb actor—will audition tomorrow for a film role.
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commahyphenperiodsemicolon

A
comma
B
hyphen
C
period
D
semicolon
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A writer should hyphenate a compound modifier that

c
contains an adverb ending in -ly.
c
comes after the noun it modifies.
c
comes before the noun it modifies.
c
contains an adjective ending in -ive.
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Read the sentence.Michael Jordan, the basketball player, won six championships for the Chicago Bulls.

A
an independent clause.
B
a nonrestrictive phrase.
C
a restrictive phrase.
D
a dependent clause.
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Which sentence contains a list that is punctuated correctly?

A
My favorite foods include tamales- chicken and beef chimichangas.
B
One day, I hope to own a car, a house, and a boat.
C
The farm we visited grew vegetables; fresh herbs; and flowers.
D
For the camping trip, we packed a water bottle a nylon tent, and a fishing pole.

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