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Study Island - Punctuation
Standard
GA Grade 7, ELA Standard
ELACC7L2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a.
b.
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,]
green shirt).
Spell correctly.
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1. Which sentence is written correctly?
A.
Laura and David Hollis, two of the nicest people you will ever meet, have been brought on
as the new creative team for Globocon Inc.
B.
Laura, and David Hollis, two of the nicest people you will ever meet have been brought on
as the new creative team for Globocon Inc.
C.
Laura and David Hollis two of the nicest people you will ever meet, have been brought on
as the new creative team for Globocon Inc.
D.
Laura and David Hollis two of the nicest people you will ever meet have been brought on
as the new creative team for Globocon Inc.
2.
Kimmy thought she had one fourth the money that the other students did, but she was
wrong.
Which form of punctuation is missing?
A. a comma
B. a period
C. a hyphen
D. a dash
3. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
A. John a, soccer player, visited Dr. Martin to get a school physical.
B. John a soccer player visited, Dr. Martin, to get a school physical.
C. John, a soccer player, visited Dr. Martin to get a school physical.
D. John a soccer player, visited Dr. Martin to get a school physical.
4. Read the following sentence.
Pomelos and oranges types of citrus fruits grow in tropical climates.
What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
A. Pomelos and oranges types of—citrus fruits—grow in tropical climates.
B. Pomelos and oranges types of citrus fruits grow—in tropical climates.
C. Pomelos and oranges—types of citrus fruits grow in tropical climates.
D. Pomelos and oranges—types of citrus fruits—grow in tropical climates.
5. Which of the following best joins the two sentences below into one sentence?
Lisa is graduating from college this month. She is one of Carl's sisters.
A. Carl's sister Lisa is graduating from college this month.
B. Carl's sister Lisa, is graduating from college, this month.
C. Carl's, sister Lisa, is graduating from college this month.
D. Carl's sister, Lisa, is graduating from college this month.
6. Which of the following choices best fits the blank in the sentence below?
Mabel,
, grazed in the pasture.
A. mooed
B. a dairy cow
C. in brown
D. ate grass
7. These shoes look nice, and they are also very comfortable.
In order to be punctuated correctly, how must the sentence above be rewritten?
A. These shoes look nice, and they are, also very, comfortable.
B. These shoes look nice and they are also, very comfortable.
C. These shoes look nice, and, they are also very comfortable.
D. This sentence is punctuated correctly and does not need to be rewritten.
8. My mom is concerned about my grades because she feels that I have not been
studying enough lately.
Rewrite the sentence above so that it is punctuated correctly.
A. This sentence is punctuated correctly and does not need to be rewritten.
B.
My mom is concerned about my grades because, she feels that I have not been studying
enough lately.
C.
My mom is concerned about my grades, because she feels that I have not been studying
enough lately.
D.
My mom is concerned about my grades because she feels that, I have not been studying
enough lately.
9. Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
A. One thing—that my sister learned how to do on the job—was to respect other people.
B. My social studies teacher Mr. Miller is the first person I see at school—each day.
C. Eating well-balanced meals—as expensive as that habit is keeps a person healthy.
D. Siamese cats—which have dark-colored ears, feet, and tails—are sensitive animals.
10. Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Kiara attended her family reunion the first one in five years, last month.
B. Kiara attended her family reunion the first one in five years last month.
C. Kiara attended her family reunion, the first one in five years, last month.
D. Kiara attended her family reunion, the first one in five years last month.
11. Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Our science class saw Rainstorm, the movie, yesterday.
B. Our science class saw Rainstorm, the movie yesterday.
C. Our science class saw, Rainstorm the movie, yesterday.
D. Our science class saw Rainstorm the movie, yesterday.
12. Which of the following best joins the two sentences below into one sentence?
Dostoevsky wrote the novel Crime and Punishment. He is a popular Russian author.
A. Dostoevsky a popular Russian author, wrote the novel Crime and Punishment.
B. Dostoevsky, a popular Russian author wrote the novel, Crime and Punishment.
C. Dostoevsky a popular Russian author wrote the novel Crime and Punishment.
D. Dostoevsky, a popular Russian author, wrote the novel Crime and Punishment.
13. Which of the following uses the colon correctly?
A. Sherry gathered the following items: shovel, axe, hammer, and nails.
B. Sherry gathered: the following items shovel, axe, hammer, and nails.
C. Sherry gathered the following items shovel: axe: hammer: nails.
D. Sherry gathered the following: items shovel, axe, hammer and nails.
14.
The principal said that Mr. Jones, one of our teachers will be on vacation for a week.
What is the best way to rewrite the bold phrase in the sentence above?
A. Mr. Jones one of our teachers, will
B. Mr. Jones one of our, teachers, will
C. Mr. Jones one of our teachers will
D. Mr. Jones, one of our teachers, will
15.
Tamala had a bad day because she forgot her wallet keys, sunglasses, and backpack
at home.
What correction, if any, should be made to this sentence?
A. Add a comma after "wallet."
B. Remove the comma after "keys."
C. It is correct as is.
D. Add a comma before "backpack."
16.
The pink skinned rabbit was too used to being indoors, so Gary didn't want to let him
wander outside.
Which form of punctuation is missing?
A. a comma
B. a semicolon
C. a hyphen
D. a dash
17. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. I will return your e-mail tomorrow (January 27).
B. The cost of theater camp is (four hundred dollars, $400).
C. The role calls for (five) different costume changes!
D. Heather's birthday party will be (8:00 October 13, Wednesday).
18. Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Lisa Beard placed her dessert, peach cobbler, on the dining room table.
B. Mrs. Jones Aaron's mother brought, fish and fries, for the potluck dinner.
C. Larry and his dad picked up, the chocolate and white, cakes this morning.
D. My bread burned in the oven, so I bought rolls at a store Bob's bakery.
19. Which of the following sentences needs an exclamation mark as end punctuation?
A. I will need the following items salt, butter, unpopped corn, and caramel
B. Did you know that Okinawa is a city in Japan
C. Get away from my chocolate cake
D. A panther is a leopard with a dark coat
20.
Warning
Do not use this medicine with milk, cheese, or other dairy products.
What end punctuation needs to be added to the above bolded word?
A. period (.)
B. semicolon (;)
C. comma (,)
D. colon (:)
21. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A.
Sports are good for kids because they help develop the following things: (1) teamwork, (2)
health, and (3) friendships.
B. Gena proposed (5) reasons why we should all participate in the winter charity auction.
C. Language Arts is my favorite subject in school because (1) we get to write in our journals.
D.
The following students must report to the gym at 2:45: (1. Margaret Melson), (2. Jamal
Harrison), (3. Steffa Woods), and (4. Roxanne Roundtree).
22. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A.
In the United States, only eight people contracted (SARS, Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome).
B. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, (SARS), was first reported in Asia in February 2003.
C.
The main way that (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) SARS seems to spread is by
coughs and sneezes.
D.
8,098 people worldwide became sick with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
during the 2003 outbreak.
23. Which of the following is the correct way to express a question within quotation marks?
A. "What kind of dog do you have?"
B. "What kind of dog do you have!"
C. "What kind of dog do you have"?
D. "What kind of dog do you have?".
24. Which of the following choices accurately corrects the sentence below?
Amy an art student, had an eye for interior design.
A. Amy, an art student, had an eye for interior design.
B. Amy, an art student had an eye for interior design.
C. Amy is an art student had an eye for interior design.
D. Amy an art student had an eye for interior design.
25. My favorite TV show is The Simpsons.
In order to be punctuated correctly, how must the sentence above be rewritten?
A. My favorite TV show, is The Simpsons.
B. My favorite TV show is: The Simpsons.
C. My favorite TV show is The Simpsons.
D. My favorite TV show is The Simpsons!!
26. Which of the following choices accurately corrects the sentence below?
Jeff the famous author and inventor arrived late at the lecture hall for his public
appearance.
A.
Jeff, the famous author and inventor arrived late at the lecture hall for his public
appearance.
B.
Jeff the famous author, and inventor arrived late at the lecture hall for his public
appearance.
C.
Jeff, the famous author and inventor, arrived late at the lecture hall for his public
appearance.
D.
Jeff the famous author and inventor, arrived late at the lecture hall for his public
appearance.
27. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. Carolyn and (her little brother, Scott) enjoyed visiting Michigan.
B. Carolyn visited me many times (maybe ten).
C. Carolyn and I would go to the mall, (the skating rink), and then to a restaurant.
D. Carolyn was (always so) much fun to hang out with.
28. Which of the following choices best fits the blank in the sentence below?
Caleb,
, often annoyed Daphne until she played with him.
A. crawled
B. Daphne's younger brother
C. cried loudly
D. in blue pajamas
29. Which sentence is written correctly?
A.
David a former fiction, writer, will be writing the newest column for our monthly
newsletter.
B.
David, a former fiction writer, will be writing the newest column for our monthly
newsletter.
C.
David a former fiction writer, will be writing, the newest column for our monthly
newsletter.
D.
David a former fiction writer will be writing the newest column for our monthly
newsletter.
30. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. I want to go to the concert but I'm not sure if I will be able to make it to see the beginning.
B. I want to go to the concert, but I'm not sure if I will be able to make it to see the beginning.
C. I want to go to the concert but, I'm not sure if I will be able to make it to see the beginning.
D. I want to go to the concert; but I'm not sure if I will be able to make it to see the beginning.
31. Which of the following choices best fits the blank in the sentence below?
Bella,
, was trained to balance on a huge ball.
A. a circus elephant
B. in rainbow colors
C. ate peanuts
D. wore a colorful cap
32. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. Many people who like to go hiking; have spent a weekend roaming Yellowstone Park.
B. Many people who like to go hiking have spent a weekend roaming Yellowstone Park.
C. Many people, who like to go hiking, have spent a weekend roaming Yellowstone Park.
D. Many people, who like to go hiking have spent a weekend roaming Yellowstone Park.
33.
John yelled, "Hit us a home run"
What end punctuation should be added to the sentence?
A. colon (:)
B. semicolon (;)
C. exclamation mark (!)
D. question mark (?)
34. Which of these sentences uses commas correctly?
A. My favorite books are romance novels, fairy tales magazines, and mysteries.
B. We had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls for dinner.
C. I have decided to wear, my purple dress, silver, shoes and matching bag.
D. The seniors juniors sophomores and freshman all have to be at school by eight.
35. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A.
WHO, the (World Health Organization), publishes numerous journals about health-related
topics around the world.
B.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that tobacco is the second major cause of
death in the world.
C.
The World Health (Organization WHO) was established in April of 1948 and is governed
by the World Health Assembly.
D. (WHO) is an acronym for the World Health Organization.
36.
Samuel F. Smith wrote the words to the patriotic song "My Country 'Tis of Thee," in
1831. No one knows who composed the music.
What is the best way to rewrite the bold phrase in the sentence above?
A. , song "My Country 'Tis of Thee," in
B. song "My Country 'Tis of Thee" in
C. song, "My Country 'Tis of Thee," in
D. song, "My Country 'Tis of Thee" in
37.
Roberta shouted, "There's a tornado coming"
What end punctuation needs to be added to the above sentence?
A. period (.)
B. exclamation mark (!)
C. colon (:)
D. semicolon (;)
38. "What we can confirm is that talks are going on", Konstantin Kreidenko, a
spokesman for the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, told Reuters on Tuesday.
In order to be punctuated correctly, how must the sentence above be rewritten?
A.
"What we can confirm is that talks are going on" Konstantin Kreidenko, a spokesman for
the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, told Reuters on Tuesday.
B.
"What we can confirm is that talks are going on," Konstantin Kreidenko, a spokesman for
the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, told Reuters on Tuesday.
C.
"What we can confirm is that talks are going on", Konstantin Kreidenko a spokesman for
the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, told Reuters on Tuesday.
D. This sentence is punctuated correctly and does not need to be rewritten.
39.
In mid May, the economy took a turn for the best.
Which form of punctuation is missing?
A. a semicolon
B. a comma
C. a dash
D. a hyphen
40. Which of the following uses the correct end mark?
A. Will you please be quiet, so I can hear the program on the radio?
B. Will you please be quiet, so I can hear the program on the radio.
C. Will you please be quiet! so I can hear the program on the radio.
D. Will you please be quiet? so I can hear the program on the radio!
41.
Yay We get to eat pizza tonight.
What end mark should be added to the bold word to make it an exclamation?
A. question mark
B. exclamation mark
C. an apostrophe
D. semicolon
42. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. My mother was upset; because I lost her favorite grammar book.
B. My mother was upset, because I lost her favorite grammar book.
C. My mother was upset because, I lost her favorite grammar book.
D. My mother was upset because I lost her favorite grammar book.
43. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Baseball's greatest players including Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio are enshrined in the
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
B.
Baseball's greatest players including Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, are enshrined in the
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
C.
Baseball's greatest players, including Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio are enshrined in the
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
D.
Baseball's greatest players, including Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio, are enshrined in the
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
44.
A.
Ben said, We need to begin working on the project as soon as possible
Which of the following has the correct punctuation for the above sentence?
A. Ben said, we need: "to begin working on the project as soon as possible."
B. Ben said, "We need to begin working on the project as soon as possible."
C. Ben said, "We need to begin, working on the project as soon as possible,"
D. Ben said, "We need to begin working on the project as soon as possible?"
45.
The restaurant serves old fashioned hamburgers and fries.
Which form of punctuation is missing?
A. hyphen
B. semicolon
C. period
D. a dash
46.
We won the championship screamed Linus.
What is the correct form of the sentence above?
A. "We won the championship." Screamed Linus.
B. "We won the championship!" screamed Linus.
C. We won, the championship. Screamed Linus.
D. We won the championship! screamed Linus.
47.
Loren shouted at the top of her lungs, "Move your car out of the way because it's
blocking traffic."
What is the correct form of the sentence above?
A.
Loren shouted at the top of her lungs, "Move your car out of the way because it's blocking
traffic."
B.
Loren shouted at the top of her lungs, "Move your car out of the way because it's blocking
traffic?"
C.
Loren shouted at the top of her lungs! "Move your car out of the way because it's blocking
traffic?"
D.
Loren shouted at the top of her lungs, "Move your car out of the way because it's blocking
traffic!"
48.
Russian space officials confirmed Tuesday that 'NSync singer Lance Bass will be
training at the Star City cosmonaut complex for the next month, and that talks are
continuing on a deal to send him to the international space station. If the deal goes
through the adventure would be chronicled in a TV series.
In order to be punctuated correctly, how must the underlined sentence above be rewritten?
A. If the deal goes through, the adventure would be chronicled, in a TV series.
B. This sentence is punctuated correctly and does not need to be rewritten.
C. If, the deal goes through, the adventure would be chronicled in a TV series.
D. If the deal goes through, the adventure would be chronicled in a TV series.
49. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma they are unsure of its cause.
B. Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma; they are unsure of its cause.
C. Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate from asthma, they are unsure of its cause.
Doctors are concerned about the rising death rate, from asthma, they are unsure of its
D.
cause.
50. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
A. Micah did an outstanding job presenting his essay, "Millard Fillmore: Forgotten
President," to his English class.
B.
Micah did an outstanding job presenting his essay "Millard Fillmore: Forgotten President,"
to his English class.
C.
Micah did an outstanding job presenting, his essay "Millard Fillmore: Forgotten
President," to his English class.
D.
Micah did an outstanding job presenting his essay, "Millard Fillmore: Forgotten President"
to his English class.
51. Which of the following sentences uses the colon correctly?
A. We ate the following foods: sauerbraten, knockwurst, and black forest cake.
B. I am so excited that we're going to Florida for vacation:
C. :Danger do not attempt to combine product with hydrochloric acid.
D. The sign: read the Quick 'n' Save is going out of business.
52.
My uncle Jerry a realtor, came to my graduation party.
What is the best way to rewrite the bold phrase in the sentence above?
A. Jerry a realtor, came
B. Jerry, a realtor, came
C. Jerry a realtor came,
D. Jerry a, realtor, came
53.
Jim is allergic to chocolate covered raisins, so when he goes to the movies, he eats
popcorn.
Which form of punctuation is missing?
A. a comma
B. a semicolon
C. a dash
D. a hyphen
54. Which of the following choices best fits the blank in the sentence below?
Daniel _______ six years old.
A. a great basketball player, is
B. , a great basketball player is
C. a great basketball player is
D. , a great basketball player, is
55. Which sentence is written correctly?
A. Kiara was excited to see, her youngest brother, John accept an award at his school.
B. Kiara was excited to see her youngest brother John, accept an award at his school.
C. Kiara was excited to see her youngest brother John accept an award at his school.
D. Kiara was excited to see her youngest brother, John, accept an award at his school.
56.
Lester bought a new car yesterday
The above sentence is missing a
A. question mark (?)
B. period (.)
C. colon (:)
D. exclamation mark (!)
57. Which of the following needs a period as end punctuation?
A. Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States
B. Did you know that John Elway attended the University of Stanford
C. Is the moon really made out of green cheese
D. The following people have been selected for the Academic Distinction Award
58. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. The geyser sprayed a mist of warm, glittering water into the desert air.
B. Geologists from all over the world travel to study the ancient, geyser.
C. Throughout the year, the geyser draws large, tour groups to its location.
D. Every few hours, hot water is spurted from the mouth, of the geyser.
59. Which of the following best joins the two sentences below into one sentence?
Linda Jones is a receptionist from Arlington, Virginia. She won the $1,000,000
sweepstakes.
A. Linda Jones a receptionist, from Arlington, Virginia, won the $1,000,000 sweepstakes.
B. Linda Jones, a receptionist from Arlington, Virginia, won the $1,000,000 sweepstakes.
C. Linda Jones, a receptionist, from Arlington, Virginia, won the $1,000,000 sweepstakes.
D. Linda Jones a receptionist from Arlington, Virginia, won the $1,000,000 sweepstakes.
60. Which of the following uses the correct end mark?
A. Can I have some money to go to the movies;
B. Can I have some money to go to the movies:
C. Can I have some money to go to the movies!
D. Can I have some money to go to the movies?
61.
The cashier thoughtlessly presented the man with a worn ripped dollar bill.
What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
A. The cashier, thoughtlessly presented the man, with a worn ripped dollar bill.
B. The cashier thoughtlessly presented the man with a worn, ripped dollar bill.
C. The cashier, thoughtlessly presented the man with a worn ripped dollar bill.
D. The cashier thoughtlessly presented the man with a worn, ripped, dollar, bill.
62.
Eighth Grade Week includes the following bowling, a dance a visit to a theme park, and
movie, night.
What is the best way to rewrite this sentence?
A.
Eighth Grade Week, includes the following bowling, a dance, a visit to a theme park, and
movie, night.
B.
Eighth Grade Week includes the following, bowling, a dance a visit to a theme, park, and
movie, night.
C.
Eighth Grade Week includes the following: bowling, a dance a visit to a theme, park, and
movie, night.
D.
Eighth Grade Week includes the following: bowling, a dance, a visit to a theme park, and
movie night.
Answers
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. D
15. A
16. C
17. A
18. A
19. C
20. D
21. A
22. D
23. A
24. A
25. C
26. C
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. B
31. A
32. B
33. C
34. B
35. B
36. B
37. B
38. B
39. D
40. A
41. B
42. D
43. D
44. B
45. A
46. B
47. D
48. D
49. B
50. A
51. A
52. B
53. D
54. D
55. D
56. B
57. A
58. A
59. B
60. D
61. B
62. D
Explanations
1. Because most appositives are nonrestrictive (that means they add extra information that is
unnecessary for the reader), you should use commas around the appositives. But, you should be
aware that some appositives are restrictive (that means they add information that is absolutely
necessary for the reader), and restrictive appositives do not use commas.
The added information in this sentence is "two of the nicest people you will ever meet," and it is
nonrestrictive information. It should be set off by commas.
2. Fractions consisting of two words are hyphenated. In the sentence, one-fourth is a fraction
and needs a hyphen.
3. The phrase "a soccer player" is a nonrestrictive appositive phrase that provides extra
information about John. Therefore, the phrase must be set off with commas.
4. Dashes can be used like parentheses. This means that dashes can set off nonrestrictive (or
nonessential) information within a sentence. In the correct answer, the phrase "types of citrus
fruits" is nonrestrictive. The phrase provides extra information about pomelos and oranges. In
addition, the sentence still makes sense without the nonrestrictive phrase.
5. The appositive "Lisa" is restrictive because Carl has more than one sister. Therefore, no
commas are needed.
6. The blank phrase is an example of appositive. It joins two nouns together. The phrase shows
what Mabel is and explains why she grazed in the pasture.
7. "These shoes look nice" is one independent clause. "They are also very comfortable" is
another independent clause. A comma must be placed before a coordinating conjunction (and)
that joins two independent clauses. This sentence is correct as it is written.
8. When a sentence contains an independent clause followed by a dependent marker and then a
dependent clause, it does not need a comma.
9. Dashes can be used like parentheses. This means that dashes can set off nonrestrictive (or
nonessential) information within a sentence. In the correct answer, the clause "which have darkcolored ears, feet, and tails" is nonrestrictive. The clause provides extra information about
Siamese cats. In addition, the sentence still makes sense without the nonrestrictive clause.
10. This sentence includes a nonrestrictive appositive, "the first one in five years." This
information is not essential to the meaning of the sentence and should be set off with commas.
11. The words "the movie" is a nonrestrictive appositive because it provides additional
information about Rainstorm. Nonrestrictive appositives are set off with commas.
12. The appositive "a popular Russian author" provides extra information about Dostoevsky.
Therefore, the appositive is nonrestrictive and should be set off with commas.
13. Colons are put at the end of sentences to suggest that a series list will follow.
14. The appositive "one of our teachers" is nonrestrictive. It provides additional information
about Mr. Jones. Nonrestrictive appositives are set off with commas.
15. When writing a list, commas should be used to separate the items in it and before the
coordinating conjunction.
16. A hyphen is needed to join the two words that act as a single modifier. Pink and skinned are
two words acting as one to modify the word rabbit.
17. Parentheses can be used to confirm written-out numbers and dates, especially in legal and
business documents. For example: "The fee for my services will be two thousand dollars
($2,000.00)."
18. In the correct answer choice "peach cobbler" is a nonrestrictive appositive that provides more
information about Lisa Beard's dessert. The information about the type of dessert is not
necessary to understand the sentence. Therefore, the information should be enclosed in commas.
19. Exclamation marks are most often used at the end of forceful commands.
20. A colon at the end of a sentence usually suggests that more information follows after the end
of the sentence. In this case, the information provided after the warning says not to mix the
medication with dairy products.
21. Parentheses can be used to enclose letters or figures to indicate subdivisions of a series.
Example: A movement in sonata form consists of the following elements: (1) the exposition, (2)
the development, and (3) the recapitulation.
22. Parentheses can be used to enclose an abbreviation for a term following the written-out term,
when used for the first time in a text. The parentheses should follow the written-out term in order
to explain how the term is abbreviated. You should not use BOTH parentheses and commas to
set apart an explanation or abbreviation.
23. A question mark should be placed inside of the quotation marks if it is part of the quote, but
outside the quotation marks if it is not part of the quote. Here, you should put the question mark
inside the quotation marks since it is part of the quote.
24. An appositive phrase is used to further define the noun to which it is attached. Restrictive
appositive phrases are needed to understand the meaning of the sentence. Non-restrictive
appositive phrases are not necessary to understand the meaning of the sentence. A non-restrictive
appositive phrase must be set off with the use of commas. The phrase "an art student" is a nonrestrictive appositive phrase.
25. Italicize or underline to indicate titles of complete or major works such as magazines, books,
newspapers, academic journals, films, television programs, long poems, plays of three or more
acts.
26. An appositive phrase is used to further define the noun to which it is attached. Restrictive
appositive phrases are needed to understand the meaning of the sentence. Non-restrictive
appositive phrases are not necessary to understand the meaning of the sentence. A non-restrictive
appositive phrase must be set off with the use of commas. The phrase "the famous author and
inventor" is a non-restrictive appositive phrase and should be set off with commas.
27. Parentheses can be used to enclose material that is not essential to a sentence and that if not
included would not alter its meaning.
28. The blank phrase is an example of appositive. It joins two nouns together. Showing how
Caleb is related to Daphne explains why he annoys Daphne until she plays with him.
29. Because most appositives are nonrestrictive (that means they add extra information that is
unnecessary for the reader), you should use commas around the appositives. But, you should be
aware that some appositives are restrictive (that means they add information that is absolutely
necessary for the reader), and restrictive appositives do not use commas.
The added information in this sentence is "a former fiction writer," and it is nonrestrictive
information. It should be set off by commas.
30. This is a compound sentence with two independent clauses separated by a coordinating
conjunction. In sentences of this type, the coordinating conjunction (but) must be preceded by a
comma.
31. The blank phrase is an example of appositive. It joins two nouns together. Showing what
Bella is explains why she was trained to balance on a huge ball.
32. This sentence contains the first part of an independent clause, an essential clause or phrase,
and the rest of the independent clause. An essential clause or phrase should NOT be offset by
commas.
33. Since John yelled out the command, it needs an exclamation mark at the end.
34. When writing a list, commas should be used to separate the items in it and before the
coordinating conjunction. The other answer choices either have too many commas, no commas
at all, or are missing a comma where there should be one.
35. Parentheses can be used to enclose an abbreviation for a term following the written-out term,
when used for the first time in a text.
36. The song title "My Country Tis of Thee" is important information because Samuel F. Smith
could have composed more than one song. Therefore, this information is a restrictive appositive
and does not need to be set off with commas.
37. Roberta is shouting the words; therefore, we should add the exclamation mark to her
dialogue.
38. The comma after a direct quote must be placed inside the ending quote marks.
39. You should hyphenate a prefix attached to a capitalized word. Mid and May create a
compound word and need a hyphen between them.
40. Question marks are put at the end of a question. A question is a type of sentence that asks or
requests something.
41. The word "yay" is an interjection of joy. It is rarely written without an exclamation point,
unless it is meant to convey sarcasm or boredom. But in this case a period is not an answer
choice. Since it clearly expresses something joyful (getting pizza), we put an exclamation park at
the end of it. Yay!
42. The sentence begins with an independent clause ("My mother was upset") and ends with a
dependent (or subordinate) clause ("because I lost her favorite grammar book"). No punctuation
between the two clauses is necessary. However, if the sentence began with the dependent clause
and ended with the independent clause, a comma would be necessary to separate the two clauses:
Because I lost her favorite grammar book, my mother was upset.
43. This sentence contains the first part of an independent clause, a non-essential clause or
phrase, and the rest of the independent clause. The non-essential clause or phrase must be
separated by commas.
44. This sentence is directly quoting Ben's words, so we put quotation marks around the
sentence. Also, Ben's speech is not a question or an exclamation, therefore, the period goes at the
end of the sentence.
45. A hyphen is needed to join the two words that act as a single modifier. Old and fashioned
are two words acting as one to modify the word hamburgers.
46. First, the sentence is being screamed by Linus. This tells you to put an exclamation point at
the end of it. Second, the sentence is part of Linus' dialogue, so you should put quotes around it.
47. The sentence is being shouted by Loren. This tells you to put an exclamation point at the end
of it.
48. This sentence contains a dependent marker (If) followed by a dependent clause (the deal goes
through) and an independent clause (the adventure would be chronicled in a TV series). In
sentences like this, there must be a comma between the dependent and independent clause.
49. This sentence is made up of two independent clauses that must be separated by a semi-colon
or broken into two sentences.
50. The essay's title "Millard Fillmore: Forgotten President" is a nonrestrictive appositive
because it provides extra information about the essay. Nonrestrictive appositives are set off with
commas.
51. A colon after a word or group of words suggest that more information is going to follow. In
this instance, the author of this is trying to tell you the various German foods he or she ate.
52. The nonrestrictive appositive "a realtor" provides extra information about Uncle Jerry's
occupation. This appositive requires commas to set it apart.
53. A hyphen is needed to join the two words that act as a single modifier. Chocolate and
covered are two words acting as one to modify the word raisins.
54. In this sentence, the phrase "a great basketball player" is a nonrestrictive appositive.
Therefore, the appositive should be set off with commas. The correct sentence should read as
follows: Daniel, a great basketball player, is six years old.
55. The word "youngest" provides enough information to know which one of Kiara's brothers
received an award. Therefore, the appositive "John" is nonrestrictive and needs commas before
and after the word.
56. Periods are used at the end of sentences that are not exclamations or questions. They are used
at the end of declarative sentences. Declarative sentences are simple statements of fact or truth.
57. This sentence states a basic fact. It is called a declarative sentence. You should put a period
at the end of it.
58. The correct answer uses a comma to separate coordinate adjectives, "warm" and "glittering."
Coordinate adjectives have equal importance when modifying the same noun. To determine if
the adjectives are coordinate adjectives, replace the comma with "and." If the phrase makes
sense, then you have coordinate adjectives. Another way is to reverse the order of the adjectives
to see if they still make sense.
59. The phrase "a receptionist from Arlington, Virginia" is a nonrestrictive appositive that
provides extra information about Linda Jones. Therefore, commas are needed before and after
the phrase.
60. Question marks are put at the end of a question. A question is a type of sentence that asks or
requests something.
61. The correct sentence uses a comma to separate coordinate adjectives, "worn" and "ripped."
Coordinate adjectives have equal importance when modifying the same noun. To determine if
the adjectives are coordinate adjectives, replace the comma with "and." If the phrase makes
sense, then you have coordinate adjectives. Another way is to reverse the order of the adjectives
to see if they still make sense.
62. When writing a list, commas should be used to separate the items in it and before the
coordinating conjunction. The other answer choices either have too many commas, no commas
at all, or are missing a comma where there should be one.