Which of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation to show a quick change between ideas?(1 point)

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"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."

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.

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.

How can we try to surprise. Your friend. For their graduation.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
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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.

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.

The club can meet in one of these locations, the gym, the library, or the cafeteria.

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Which sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?(1 point)
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I need carrots, beans, and potatoes.
I need carrots, beans, and potatoes.

It's a great day to fly a kite because it is warm, and sunny.
It's a great day to fly a kite because it is warm, and sunny.

Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.
Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.

AJ likes butter, and jelly on toast.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
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“Please hand out the worksheets to the students’,” the teacher told me.
“Please hand out the worksheets to the students’,” the teacher told me.

“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.

“That dog is the Jones,’ ” my neighbor said.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?(1 point)
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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."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
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Sam likes to run marathons: he is a talented painter.
Sam likes to run marathons: he is a talented painter.

Sam likes to run marathons; he trains all year long.
Sam likes to run marathons; he trains all year long.

Sam likes to run marathons: the Boston Marathon: the New York Marathon: and the Iron Man Challenge.
Sam likes to run marathons: the Boston Marathon: the New York Marathon: and the Iron Man Challenge.

Sam likes to run marathons; the Boston Marathon; the New York Marathon; and the Iron Man Challenge.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
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Dee passed her math test: with a perfect score, she got all the answers correct.
Dee passed her math test: with a perfect score, she got all the answers correct.

Dee passed her math test with a perfect score: her favorite color is blue.
Dee passed her math test with a perfect score: her favorite color is blue.

Dee passed her math test with a perfect score; she studied all week long.
Dee passed her math test with a perfect score; she studied all week long.

Dee passed her math test: with a perfect score: she got all the answers correct.

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers to your punctuation questions:

1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation to show a quick change between ideas?

   • "Did you hear from Steve about — oh, and be sure to take out the — yes I know his graduation is coming up."

2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

   • I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins; chocolate and lemon cupcakes; and blackberry and cherry pie.

3. Which sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?

   • Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.

4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

   • “Put your science projects next to the seventh graders’,” he instructed.

5. Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

   • "Didn't you say I could go?" asked Ben.

6. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

   • Sam likes to run marathons; he trains all year long.

7. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

   • Dee passed her math test with a perfect score; she studied all week long.

Let me know if you need further explanation or assistance!

Answer 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)
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In 2019 eight new students enrolled in our school, but only five of them stayed.
In 2019 eight new students enrolled in our school, but only five of them stayed.

On Monday I am going to go hiking but after that I will come by to visit you.
On Monday I am going to go hiking but after that I will come by to visit you.

After driving all day and night, we finally reached our destination, and we happily went to sleep.
After driving all day and night, we finally reached our destination, and we happily went to sleep.

For about 3 minutes, the helicopter hovered overhead, and then flew away, to the east.
For about 3 minutes, the helicopter hovered overhead, and then flew away, to the east.

Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with a subordinating conjunction?(1 point)
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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.

Because you offered to help.
Because you offered to help.

Because of you, I was able to get the help I needed.

Answer 3

Here are the correct answers to your punctuation questions:

1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

   • After driving all day and night, we finally reached our destination, and we happily went to sleep.

2. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with a subordinating conjunction?

   • Because of you, I was able to get the help I needed.

If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Answer 4

Use the sentence from a narrative to answer the prompt.

Did, did I make the team?

In 1-2 sentences, explain why the writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma.

(2 points)

Answer 5

The writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma in the sentence "Did, did I make the team?" to convey a sense of hesitation and uncertainty. The ellipsis indicates a pause, reflecting the character's emotional state as they grapple with the anxiety of awaiting an important answer, which is more effectively captured through the rhythm created by the ellipsis.

Answer 6

Use the sentence to answer the prompt.

He read that “it took more than two years . . . for the case to tried in court and a verdict to be reached.”

In 1-2 sentences, explain if the ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate a pause or an omission. Use details to support your answer.

(2 points)

Answer 7

The ellipsis in the sentence "He read that 'it took more than two years . . . for the case to be tried in court and a verdict to be reached'" is used to indicate an omission. This suggests that some content has been left out of the original text, allowing for a focus on the key information about the time it took for the case to progress without including every detail.

Answer 8

In 1-2 sentences, explain how to use an apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns and to form contractions. (2 points)

Answer 9

To show possession for singular nouns, an apostrophe is added before the "s" (e.g., "the dog's collar"), while for plural nouns that already end in "s," the apostrophe is placed after the "s" (e.g., "the dogs' park"). Additionally, an apostrophe is used in contractions to indicate omitted letters (e.g., "can't" for "cannot" or "they're" for "they are").

Answer 10

Write three sentences, each using a comma in a different way. Explain why the comma is needed in each sentence.(4 points)

Answer 11

1. Sentence: My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas.
   Explanation: The comma is needed to separate items in a list, ensuring clarity and readability by indicating that each fruit is a distinct item.

2. Sentence: Before we go to the park, let’s finish our homework.
   Explanation: The comma is needed after the introductory phrase “Before we go to the park” to separate it from the main clause, which enhances the flow of the sentence and helps the reader understand the sequence of actions.

3. Sentence: The movie, which was released last summer, became a box office hit.
   Explanation: The commas are needed to set off the non-essential clause "which was released last summer," providing additional information about the movie without interrupting the main point of the sentence.