Which answer choice uses correct punctuation in the passage below?
My favorite activities include; reading writing... and painting I enjoy these because it helps me relax: I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time, I like to write short stories, they allow me to be creative, and express my thoughts.
(1 point)
Responses
My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax; I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time, I like to write short stories. They allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax; I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time, I like to write short stories. They allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
My favorite activities include; reading writing... and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax: I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
My favorite activities include; reading writing... and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax: I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax, I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time I like to write short stories they allow me to be creative, express my thoughts.
My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax, I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time I like to write short stories they allow me to be creative, express my thoughts.
My favorite activities include, reading, writing, and painting I enjoy these because it helps me relax. I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time, I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative, and express my thoughts..
My favorite activities include, reading, writing, and painting I enjoy these because it helps me relax. I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes--when I have extra time, I like to write short stories; they allow me to be creative, and express my thoughts..
Question 2
Which answer choice uses correct punctuation for the passage below?
When I go to the grocery store... I always make sure to buy: bananas apples--and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list; so I dont forget anything I need I also like to avoid busy hours, you know, when everyone else is shopping.
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Responses
When I go to the grocery store... I always make sure to buy: bananas apples--and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list; so I dont forget anything I need I also like to avoid busy hours, you know, when everyone else is shopping.
When I go to the grocery store... I always make sure to buy: bananas apples--and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list; so I dont forget anything I need I also like to avoid busy hours, you know, when everyone else is shopping.
When I go to the grocery store, I always make sure to buy bananas, apples: and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list--so I don't forget anything I need; I also like to avoid busy hours, you know, when everyone else is shopping...
When I go to the grocery store, I always make sure to buy bananas, apples: and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list--so I don't forget anything I need; I also like to avoid busy hours, you know, when everyone else is shopping...
When I go to the grocery store; I always make sure to buy bananas, apples, and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list: so I dont forget anything I need I also like to avoid busy hours, you know--when everyone else is shopping.
When I go to the grocery store; I always make sure to buy bananas, apples, and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list: so I dont forget anything I need I also like to avoid busy hours, you know--when everyone else is shopping.
When I go to the grocery store, I always make sure to buy: bananas, apples, and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list so I don't forget anything I need. I also like to avoid busy hours; you know, when everyone else is shopping.
When I go to the grocery store, I always make sure to buy: bananas, apples, and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list so I don't forget anything I need. I also like to avoid busy hours; you know, when everyone else is shopping.
Question 3
Which of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation to show a quick change between ideas?(1 point)
Responses
"Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up."
"Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up."
In the end . . . everyone was safe . . . the sun set on a good day.
In the end . . . everyone was safe . . . the sun set on a good day.
After you get back from your trip, be sure to upload photos, check your mail, and water your plants.
After you get back from your trip, be sure to upload photos, check your mail, and water your plants.
After you get back from your trip, be sure to upload photos, check your mail, and water your plants.
After you get back from your trip, be sure to upload photos, check your mail, and water your plants.
Question 4
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
Responses
The club can meet in one of these locations, the gym, the library, or the cafeteria.
The club can meet in one of these locations, the gym, the library, or the cafeteria.
For my birthday I received: a new bike that I plan to use in a race next month and a gift card to the local book store.
For my birthday I received: a new bike that I plan to use in a race next month and a gift card to the local book store.
I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins; chocolate and lemon cupcakes; and blackberry and cherry pie.
I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins; chocolate and lemon cupcakes; and blackberry and cherry pie.
My favorite foods are: pizza with ham and pineapple; and lasagna.
My favorite foods are: pizza with ham and pineapple; and lasagna.
Question 5
Which sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?(1 point)
Responses
I need carrots, beans, and potatoes.
I need carrots, beans, and potatoes.
Its' a great day to fly a kite because it is a warm, and sunny.
Its' a great day to fly a kite because it is a warm, and sunny.
Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.
Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.
AJ likes butter, and jelly on toast.
AJ likes butter, and jelly on toast.
Question 6
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
Responses
“Please hand out the worksheets to the students’,” the teacher told me.
“Please hand out the worksheets to the students’,” the teacher told me.
“That dog is the Jones,’ ” my neighbor said.
“That dog is the Jones,’ ” my neighbor said.
“Put your science projects next to the seventh graders’,” he instructed.
“Put your science projects next to the seventh graders’,” he instructed.
"Those backpacks are my sisters," Callie said.
"Those backpacks are my sisters," Callie said.
Question 7
Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?(1 point)
Responses
"Didn't you say I could go?" asked Ben.
"Didn't you say I could go?" asked Ben.
"Didn't you say I could go? asked Ben."
"Didn't you say I could go? asked Ben."
Didn't you say I could go? asked Ben.
Didn't you say I could go? asked Ben.
"Didn't you say I could go"? asked Ben.
"Didn't you say I could go"? asked Ben.
Question 8
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with a subordinating conjunction?(1 point)
Responses
Because you offered to help.
Because you offered to help.
Because of you, I was able to get the help I needed.
Because of you, I was able to get the help I needed.
I got the help I needed; because I needed some help.
I got the help I needed; because I needed some help.
You came over: because I needed some help.
You came over: because I needed some help.
Question 9
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with a subordinating conjunction?(1 point)
Responses
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Even though; it was late we continued our conversation.
Even though; it was late we continued our conversation.
We decided to leave early: because the event was cancelled.
We decided to leave early: because the event was cancelled.
She finished her work, because she wanted to leave early.
She finished her work, because she wanted to leave early.
Question 10
Which answer choice is correctly punctuated? (1 point)
Responses
Last night... I made dinner; it consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah: John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner we played some games, everyone had a blast.
Last night... I made dinner; it consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah: John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner we played some games, everyone had a blast.
Last night, I made dinner. It consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time: talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner, we played some games; everyone had a blast.
Last night, I made dinner. It consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time: talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner, we played some games; everyone had a blast.
Last night, I made dinner. It consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time: talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner, we played some games--everyone had a blast.
Last night, I made dinner. It consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time: talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner, we played some games--everyone had a blast.
Last night, I made dinner; it consisted of chicken, rice--and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time; talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner we played some games, everyone had a blast.
Last night, I made dinner; it consisted of chicken, rice--and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time; talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner we played some games, everyone had a blast.
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Here are the correct choices for each question based on proper punctuation:
Question 1:
My favorite activities include: reading, writing, and painting. I enjoy these because it helps me relax; I also find them to be very rewarding. Sometimes, when I have extra time, I like to write short stories. They allow me to be creative and express my thoughts.
Question 2:
When I go to the grocery store, I always make sure to buy bananas, apples, and oranges. It's important to have a shopping list so I don't forget anything I need. I also like to avoid busy hours; you know, when everyone else is shopping.
Question 3:
"Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up."
Question 4:
I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins; chocolate and lemon cupcakes; and blackberry and cherry pie.
Question 5:
Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.
Question 6:
“Put your science projects next to the seventh graders’,” he instructed.
Question 7:
"Didn't you say I could go?" asked Ben.
Question 8:
Because of you, I was able to get the help I needed.
Question 9:
Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.
Question 10:
Last night, I made dinner. It consisted of chicken, rice, and vegetables. I invited Sarah, John, and Emily over for dinner. We had a great time: talking, laughing, and sharing stories. After dinner, we played some games; everyone had a blast.
These choices use proper punctuation and structure according to standard English grammar rules.
