Question 1

Question

A) Which sentence correctly uses a comma? (1 point)
O In the future I hope you will try, to be more responsible.
O In, the future I hope you will try to be more responsible.
• In the future I hope, you will try to be more responsible.
O In the future, I hope you will try to be more responsible.
Question 2
A) For each sentence, select "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether it uses correct punctuation. (2 points)
Yes
No
Although you might not realize it, there are many benefits to taking this job.
I invited friends, coworkers and some family members to the potluck dinner.
I was tired after a long day of work, but I still went for a walk.
We all went to the restaurant across the street after work, and had dinner together.
Question 3
A) Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses? (1 point)
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small.
The tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year.
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
Question 4
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The words of our company's president say it all "We either change with the times or fall behind."
Where should the colon be placed?
(1 point)
• after the word times
O after the word say
• after the word president
O after the word all

Answer 1

Question 1: A) Which sentence correctly uses a comma?
Answer: O In the future, I hope you will try to be more responsible.

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Question 2:
A) For each sentence, select "Yes" or "No" to indicate whether it uses correct punctuation.

1. Although you might not realize it, there are many benefits to taking this job.
   Answer: Yes

2. I invited friends, coworkers and some family members to the potluck dinner.
   Answer: No (It should have a comma before "and" as in "friends, coworkers, and some family members.")

3. I was tired after a long day of work, but I still went for a walk.
   Answer: Yes

4. We all went to the restaurant across the street after work, and had dinner together.
   Answer: No (It should not have a comma before "and" in this context.)

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Question 3:
A) Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?
Answer: Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.

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Question 4:
A) Where should the colon be placed?
Answer: O after the word all.