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1. Is this semicolon used correctly? The new gym opened last month; it has state-of-the-art equipment.
2. Does this sentence use a colon correctly? I know why you're upset:you were expecting to get a promotion, but it was given to someone else.
3. Let's go to the library:there are 15 different books I'd like to take out.
4. Which punctuation mark do I use between independent clauses (related in meaning) with a conjunction in between?
5. Which of these sentences uses their semicolon correctly?
6. You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.
7. Add the Punctuation!Sherk had one chance at getting his swamp back battling Lord Farquaad to the death.
8. Some mornings I eat my favorite breakfast _____ an everything bagel.
9. Select the choice with correct punctuation for the following sentence:For the Veterans' Drive, we brought many items canned goods, toothbrushes, and socks.
10. Camels are impressive creatures they are much larger than one might imagine.
11. I couldn't wait to drive my dream car:my dad's 1984 Nissan Turbo 300ZX.
12. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:Please be sure to pick up these items from the store _____ milk, eggs, bread, chocolate ice cream.
13. After which word should a colon be inserted?The girls requested breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.
14. In the following sentence, where should the colon be added? I asked you to do one thing to bake a seven-layer wedding cake with buttercream frosting.
15. I went to the store to get some things, screws, a hammer, and nails.
16. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? The school will sell homemade baked goods:muffins, rolls, cakes, and cookies.
17. Add the semicolons!I bought a pair of shiny, blue clown shoes a squeaky, red nose and a rainbow wig
18. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:My mother often recites this Shakespeare quote _____ "All that glitters is not gold."
19. Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect? These one-time authors fade away; many are later forgotten.
20. Fix this sentence. Shakespeare said it best "To thine own self be true."
21. Is the punctuation used correctly:I love science fiction books:The Arc of a Scythe series is a favorite.
22. Correctly punctuate the sentence below with a colon (A) or a semicolon (B). Maps have many features _____ scales, legends, and symbols.
23. I spent my Saturday the best way I know _____ sleeping in my warm, cozy bed.
24. In which sentence is a semicolon used correctly to join two related clauses?
25. What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence:'Gary has gone to play pickleball ( _____ ) he is practicing to play in the tournament.'
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