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1. Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?Football is my son's favorite sport, but my daughter prefers volleyball.
2. What punctuation belongs in the blank space?I like to spend my weekends playing outside; however _____ Lori prefers the comfort of her own home.
3. Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list?(Remember a colon comes after a complete sentence)
4. Does this sentence correctly use colons? My favorite colors are:blue, green, and purple.
5. Which sentence below correctly uses a semicolon?
6. After which WORDS should a semi-colon be inserted added? This summer I am going to visit Memphis, Tennessee Little Rock, Arkansas and St. Louis, Missouri.
7. Does the following sentence require a colon or semicolon?We have a big game tomorrow therefore, I need some rest.
8. Fix this sentence. We better study for the test otherwise we might fail.
9. What are the semicolons doing in this sentence? " John likes all kinds of sandwiches:bacon, lettuce and tomato; peanut butter and jelly; ham, cheese, and turkey; and plenty more."
10. Which of the following lists is correct?
11. I drove through Nashville, TN, Memphis, TN, Little Rock, AR, and Fayetteville, AR.
12. Which sentence below correctly uses a colon?
13. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
14. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
15. Which of the following is NOT considered a rule that we learned about colons?
16. We'll leave for the beach at 5:00 in the morning.
17. I need you to pick up a few things at Kroger _____ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
18. What type of punctuation do you use before a conjunctive adverb (ex. however, therefore, consequently, unfortunately)?
19. What change if any should be made to the following sentence:The grocery list Mom gave me had the following items on it:carrots, rice, milk, and honey.
20. Michelle drives a Jaguar; Sonya drives a Porsche.
21. Does this sentence use a semicolon correctly? I need to buy a few things at the grocery store; milk, eggs, bread, and cheese are on my list.
22. Does this sentence us the colon correctly?He had three options for dinner:spaghetti and meatballs, chicken alfredo, or lasagna, but he chose to go out instead.
23. Fix the following sentence. She had self-defense training consequently she fought off the attacker.
24. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'Her goal was simply stated ( _____ ) she wanted to win the state championship.'
25. Correctly punctuate the sentence below with a colon (A) or a semicolon (B). The author's word choice makes the tone clear _____ bitingly sarcastic.
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