Punctuation Rules

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Questions (46)

How do you punctuate the sentence below,Did Mr. Benson say your reports are due next week?
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2. asked by Susie
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17. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)A “Newsweek” article entitled “Todayʼs Child” has sparked a lot of
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2. asked by Jeon
3. 85 views
true or falseColons and semicolons go outside the closing quotation marks.
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2. asked by slayberry
3. 91 views
Match the missing commas with nonessential element reference to thecorrect solution: Missing commas with interjections and
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2. asked by t
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Which option must be placed between coordinate adjectives?(1 point)commas periods no punctuation semicolons Which sentence
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2. asked by Unknown User
3. 747 views
Add punctuation to the paragraph.You must be kidding! How can I possibly finish all this homework, and still find time to clean
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2. asked by Marie
3. 662 views
Which option always requires a comma before the conjunction?1-items in a series 2-long introductory element ** 3-compound
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2. asked by Tananga
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3. Identify the correct statement.When a complex sentence begins with a dependent clause, put a comma after the clause.(My
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2. asked by YOLO
3. 563 views
Which of the following demonstrates correct use of commas and semicolons?We want to visit San Francisco, California; Atlanta,
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2. asked by im struggling
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Which list of places requires semicolons instead of commas?(1 point)Responses North Dakota, South Dakota, North Carolina, South
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2. asked anonymously
3. 99 views
which sentence requires semicolons instead of commas?
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2. asked by Anonymous
3. 168 views
Which opinion must be placed between coordinate adjectives
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2. asked anonymously
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Which option must be placed between coordinate adjectives?(1 point)Responses no punctuation no punctuation semicolons semicolons
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2. asked anonymously
3. 87 views
Which option must be placed between coordinate adjectives?(1 point)Responses semicolons semicolons commas commas periods periods
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2. asked anonymously
3. 126 views
Which sentence contains coordinate adjectives that should be separated by commas?(1 point)Responses Seven large swans came
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2. asked by j Cole
3. 80 views
Which list of places requires semicolons instead of commas?(1 point) Responses Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Chil
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2. asked anonymously
3. 92 views
when should you use commas or dashes to set off an appositive phrase
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2. asked by Cid
3. 1,732 views
Essential clauses should be set off with commas.A) True B) False My answer is B
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2. asked by Marie
3. 1,124 views
We had to do a design and write something on it. I want mine to be perfect but have a couple of punctuation questions.It is a
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2. asked by B6
3. 462 views
Why do you need to use appropriate punctuation including plurals and progressives in writing
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2. asked by CArlene
3. 794 views
Match the sentence with the type of comma rule it represents by dragging the answer to the appropriate spot. (4 points) Put
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2. asked by we live we love WE LIE
3. 66 views
This question has been bothering me. Is twenty five proper or twenty-five?
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2. asked by Annie
3. 418 views
Which sentence has the punctuation antecedent agreement
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2. asked anonymously
3. 108 views
The only error I can see is that there needs to be a comma after "Press" not a period.(Broken Link Removed)
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2. asked by Writeacher
3. 438 views
Which option always requires a comma before the conjunction?* items in a series *appositive * compound sentences *long
1. 1 answer
2. asked by J
3. 58 views
Match the sentence with the type of comma rule it represents by dragging the answer to the appropriate spot.A.I am afraid of
1. 1 answer
2. asked by JR
3. 41 views
Which of the following options is the right way to utilize an ellipsis for the purpose of omission for the sentence, "After
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 92 views
Identify the sentence that correctly uses punctuation or italics.(1 point) Responses Who has my copy of, “The Waste Land”?
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2. asked by No Longer Human
3. 112 views
in 1-2 sentences explain how to use an apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns and to form contractions
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2. asked anonymously
3. 109 views
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins;
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2. asked anonymously
3. 121 views
Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage?a. The news media including newspapers, news magazines, radio and television are
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 39 views
Read the sentences and question that follows. (Illuminate) I heard Mother on the phone say, "Let me think. Oh, that's right. He
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2. asked anonymously
3. 22 views
Read the sentences and question that follows. (Illuminate)I heard Mother on the phone say, "Let me think. Oh, that's right. He
1. 1 answer
2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Which sentence requires semicolons instead of commas?(1 point)Responses On our summer road trip, we will travel to Pennsylvania,
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2. asked anonymously
3. 28 views
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation with a subordinating conjunction?(1 point)Responses A) Because you offered to help. B)
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2. asked anonymously
3. 34 views
Which list of places require semi colons instead of commas
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2. asked by ...
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Which sentence contains coordinate adjectives that should be separated by commas?(1 point)Responses Seven large swans came
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2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
Without breaking into two separate sentences, rewrite each sentence using proper punctuation. Then, circle the conjunctive
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2. asked by Antony Joseph
3. 32 views
Multiple Choice Question Which of the following correctly uses a comma between coordinate adjectives? A. I love to go to the
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2. asked by Killaim_Cipher
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When do use a comma in a sentence
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2. asked anonymously
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Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.Question 5 options: "I would like to buy a new car said Alan." "I would like to
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2. asked anonymously
3. 21 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?(1 point)Responses outside the opening quotation
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2. asked anonymously
3. 67 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?(1 point)Responses outside the opening quotation
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2. asked anonymously
3. 24 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?(1 point) Responses inside the closing quotation
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2. asked by micro
3. 19 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)Responses "Why don't you start a dog walking business, said his sister."
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2. asked by donminifido pronounced don't mind if I do
3. 21 views
In English, where should you place periods and question marks used in dialogue?(1 point)Responses inside the closing quotation
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Yugisho
3. 16 views