Using Punctuation

Question 1

What types of punctuation can be used to set off nonrestrictive elements in a sentence? Check all that apply.hyphensdashessemicolonscommasparentheses

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B: dashes; D: commas; E: parentheses

Question 2

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Tyler (who loves learning about the past) is reading a book about ancient Persia. Tyler—who loves learning about the past is reading a book about ancient Persia.Tyler who loves learning about the past is reading a book about ancient Persia.Tyler, who loves learning about the past, is reading a book about ancient Persia. Tyler—who loves learning about the past—is reading a book about ancient Persia.

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A: Tyler (who loves learning about the past) is reading a book about ancient Persia.; D: Tyler, who loves learning about the past, is reading a book about ancient Persia.; E: Tyler—who loves learning about the past—is reading a book about ancient Persia.

Question 3

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.The circus featured four clowns, three acrobats, and a tightrope walker.We will bring a flashlight, sleeping bags and a tent on the camping trip.The recipe calls for two eggs; a cup of flour; salt and baking soda.I wrote poems about my best friends, the queen of England and the tooth fairy.The flags are blue and white; red, white, and blue; and red, white, and green.

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A: The circus featured four clowns, three acrobats, and a tightrope walker.; E: The flags are blue and white; red, white, and blue; and red, white, and green.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?Brittany enjoys many sports, such as: basketball, ice hockey, and softball.The students going on the trip are: Drew, Julio, Aasha, and Felicity.For dinner, I think that we should make: roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans.My school offers four science classes: chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science.

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D: My school offers four science classes: chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science.

Question 5

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Ms. Washington bought twenty-four pencils for the classroom.Alyssa has collected more than one hundred trading cards.Caleb stirred one-fourth of the walnuts into the batter.There are three-hundred kids in my high school.The scientist added one eighth of a teaspoon of salt to the solution.

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Question 6

Which sentence contains a compound modifier that should be hyphenated?All of the children are fully aware of the rules. Kris has a part time job as a florist’s assistant.It was a pleasantly surprising result. That actor is well known for his comic roles.

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B: Kris has a part time job as a florist’s assistant.

Question 7

Cougars which can live in many climates are skilled hunters. [___]

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A: Add commas after “cougars” and “climates.”

Question 8

Jasmine’s cousin, a native of Salt Lake City, is a competitive ballroom dancer.

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C: No revision is needed.

Question 9

Blueberries (my favorite fruit) are delicious on oatmeal.

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C: No revision is needed.

Question 10

Read each sentence and use the drop-down menu to determine which revision, if any, is needed.

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The winning lottery numbers are three, fifteen, nineteen, and twenty seven.: Add a hyphen between “twenty” and “seven.”; At least one-fourth of the paintings—which are all by American artists—will be included in the special exhibit.: No revision is needed.; Mr. Singh, an accomplished musician, plays three instruments: piano, trumpet and clarinet.: Add a comma after “trumpet.”

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