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Question 1

A)Which sentence correctly uses a comma?(1 point)
Responses

In the future, I hope you will try to be more responsible.
In the future, I hope you will try to be more responsible.

In the future I hope, you will try to be more responsible.
In the future I hope, you will try to be more responsible.

In the future I hope you will try, to be more responsible.
In the future I hope you will try, to be more responsible.

In, the future I hope you will try to be more responsible.
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)
Responses

Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.
Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.

The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.
The ocean is a paradise for surfers; ocean temperatures are getting warmer as time goes on.

Many people choose not to mow their lawns during early spring; lawns in the city are typically small.
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 tourists talked about the beautiful sunsets they saw; the sun rises at different times throughout the year.
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)
Responses

after the word all
after the word all

after the word say
after the word say

after the word times
after the word times

after the word president
after the word president
Question 5
A)Decide whether each sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly.(2 points)
Correct Incorrect
There are many flightless birds, including the following: the penguin, the ostrich, and the emu.

If we don't restrict use of the park: there will be serious consequences overcrowding, water pollution, and land erosion.

A traveler to the Sonoran Desert will be rewarded with an amazing sight: the saguaro cactus.

A biologist summarizes: the process "We use molecular testing to determine the health of the fish."

1 answer

Question 1 A) Which sentence correctly uses a comma? (1 point)
Response: 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)

  1. Although you might not realize it, there are many benefits to taking this job. Yes
  2. I invited friends, coworkers and some family members to the potluck dinner. No (should have a comma after "coworkers")
  3. I was tired after a long day of work, but I still went for a walk. Yes
  4. We all went to the restaurant across the street after work, and had dinner together. No (should not have a comma before "and")

Question 3 A) Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses? (1 point)
Response: Some people choose to climb mountains for the challenge; others simply enjoy being in nature.

Question 4 A) Where should the colon be placed? (1 point)
Response: after the word all
(The correct sentence should read: "The words of our company’s president say it all: 'We either change with the times or fall behind.'")

Question 5 A) Decide whether each sentence uses a colon correctly or incorrectly. (2 points)

  1. There are many flightless birds, including the following: the penguin, the ostrich, and the emu. Correct
  2. If we don't restrict use of the park: there will be serious consequences overcrowding, water pollution, and land erosion. Incorrect (should not have a colon; it should be a comma or semicolon instead)
  3. A traveler to the Sonoran Desert will be rewarded with an amazing sight: the saguaro cactus. Correct
  4. A biologist summarizes: the process "We use molecular testing to determine the health of the fish." Incorrect (should not have a colon after "summarizes"; it should be a comma instead)