Question 1

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Olympic Games begin in three weeks; however; several venues aren't complete. 
B)  The Olympic Games begin in three weeks, however, several venues aren't complete. 
C)  The Olympic Games begin in three weeks; however, several venues aren't complete. 
A)  The Olympic Games begin in three weeks; however; several venues aren't complete. 
B)  The Olympic Games begin in three weeks, however, several venues aren't complete. 
C)  The Olympic Games begin in three weeks; however, several venues aren't complete.

Question 2

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conference call begins at two o'clock please be at your desk.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 3

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Our neighbor married at forty; subsequently,

Accepted Answer

A)  having her first child at forty-two. 
B)  she had her first child at forty-two. 
C)  her first child at forty-two. 
A)  having her first child at forty-two. 
B)  she had her first child at forty-two. 
C)  her first child at forty-two.

Question 4

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The nurses must complete these reports by 5 p.m.; otherwise,

Accepted Answer

A)  their supervisor will be angry. 
B)  their angry supervisor. 
C)  the anger of their supervisor. 
A)  their supervisor will be angry. 
B)  their angry supervisor. 
C)  the anger of their supervisor.

Question 5

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The cabin is spotless after three hours of cleaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 6

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Karne and Quincy went to Clancy's by the Sea they like the food and love the view.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 7

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The shot of a pistol signaled the start of the race.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 8

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Benita ate lunch as quickly as she could;

Accepted Answer

A)  she needed to get back to work. 
B)  because she needed to get back to work. 
C)  needing to get back to work. 
A)  she needed to get back to work. 
B)  because she needed to get back to work. 
C)  needing to get back to work.

Question 9

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  The college now offers many courses through distance learning; therefore students enjoy more learning options. 
B)  The college now offers many courses through distance learning; therefore, students enjoy more learning options. 
C)  The college now offers many courses through distance learning, therefore; students enjoy more learning options. 
A)  The college now offers many courses through distance learning; therefore students enjoy more learning options. 
B)  The college now offers many courses through distance learning; therefore, students enjoy more learning options. 
C)  The college now offers many courses through distance learning, therefore; students enjoy more learning options.

Question 10

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emma is only fourteen; therefore she cannot take flying lessons. 
B)  Emma is only fourteen therefore; she cannot take flying lessons. 
C)  Emma is only fourteen; therefore, she cannot take flying lessons. 
A)  Emma is only fourteen; therefore she cannot take flying lessons. 
B)  Emma is only fourteen therefore; she cannot take flying lessons. 
C)  Emma is only fourteen; therefore, she cannot take flying lessons.

Question 11

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." I finished studying for my math exam before I went to bed.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 12

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Oscar accused Bert of eating his sandwich Bert denied it.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 13

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercising daily takes hard work, nevertheless; millions of Americans do it. 
B)  Exercising daily takes hard work; nevertheless, millions of Americans do it. 
C)  Exercising daily takes hard work; nevertheless millions of Americans do it. 
A)  Exercising daily takes hard work, nevertheless; millions of Americans do it. 
B)  Exercising daily takes hard work; nevertheless, millions of Americans do it. 
C)  Exercising daily takes hard work; nevertheless millions of Americans do it.

Question 14

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  I can build a tree house with scrap lumber; however I must buy a rope ladder. 
B)  I can build a tree house with scrap lumber however; I must buy a rope ladder. 
C)  I can build a tree house with scrap lumber; however, I must buy a rope ladder. 
A)  I can build a tree house with scrap lumber; however I must buy a rope ladder. 
B)  I can build a tree house with scrap lumber however; I must buy a rope ladder. 
C)  I can build a tree house with scrap lumber; however, I must buy a rope ladder.

Question 15

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conductor rapped his baton on the podium, the orchestra sat at attention.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 16

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Gail practiced with cassette tapes while she learned to speak Italian.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 17

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emily rehearsed for the play, meanwhile, Roberto finished making the costumes. 
B)  Emily rehearsed for the play; meanwhile; Roberto finished making the costumes. 
C)  Emily rehearsed for the play; meanwhile, Roberto finished making the costumes. 
A)  Emily rehearsed for the play, meanwhile, Roberto finished making the costumes. 
B)  Emily rehearsed for the play; meanwhile; Roberto finished making the costumes. 
C)  Emily rehearsed for the play; meanwhile, Roberto finished making the costumes.

Question 18

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire therefore she must walk to work. 
B)  Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire, therefore, she must walk to work. 
C)  Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire; therefore, she must walk to work. 
A)  Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire therefore she must walk to work. 
B)  Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire, therefore, she must walk to work. 
C)  Marisela's Vespa has a flat tire; therefore, she must walk to work.

Question 19

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." When rain flooded the streets, Chet rowed a boat to the store.

Accepted Answer

A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon 
A)  correct 
B)  add semicolon

Question 20

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Installing software takes an hour; furthermore, you must restart the computer. 
B)  Installing software takes an hour, furthermore; you must restart the computer. 
C)  Installing software takes an hour furthermore; you must restart the computer. 
A)  Installing software takes an hour; furthermore, you must restart the computer. 
B)  Installing software takes an hour, furthermore; you must restart the computer. 
C)  Installing software takes an hour furthermore; you must restart the computer.

Exam 20: Semicolons and Conjunctive Adverbs

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conference call begins at two o'clock please be at your desk.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Our neighbor married at forty; subsequently,

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. The nurses must complete these reports by 5 p.m.; otherwise,

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The cabin is spotless after three hours of cleaning.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Karne and Quincy went to Clancy's by the Sea they like the food and love the view.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The shot of a pistol signaled the start of the race.

Select the answer that would correctly complete the sentence. Benita ate lunch as quickly as she could;

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." I finished studying for my math exam before I went to bed.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Oscar accused Bert of eating his sandwich Bert denied it.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." The conductor rapped his baton on the podium, the orchestra sat at attention.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." Gail practiced with cassette tapes while she learned to speak Italian.

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

In each group, select the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

If the sentence is correct, select "correct." If a semicolon is needed, select "add semicolon." When rain flooded the streets, Chet rowed a boat to the store.

Select the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

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Prewriting to Generate Ideas

Developing Effective Paragraphs

Improving Your Paragraphs

Illustration, Narration, and Description

Process, Comparison and Contrast, and Classification

Definition, Cause and Effect, and Persuasion

Moving From Paragraph to Essay

Proofreading to Correct Your Personal Errors

Subjects and Verbs

Avoiding Sentence Fragments

Present Tense Agreement

Past Tense

The Past Participle in Action

Progressive Tenses to Be -Ing Verb Form

Fixed-Form Helping Verbs and Verb Problems

Coordination

Subordination

Avoiding Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Relative Pronouns

Ing Modifiers

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Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Consistent Tense

Consistent Person

Parallelism

Capitalization

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Direct and Indirect Quotations

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