Ch. 14 LG Study Guide/Practice Test

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Ch. 14 LG study guide/practice test Punctuate the following:

1) She gave the man twenty dollars Answer carefully on this pre-test—if you 2) What a lovely hotel that was don’t miss any, you won’t have to write 3) Did you get my text message anything extra. If you get a sentence 4) Please take out the trash ( calmly stated) incorrect, you must write the related rule to get credit for this study guide.

5) Describe two situations in which semicolons are used: a)______b) ______

Correctly punctuate the following sentences using semicolons:

6) I love watching plays, I think I’ll go see one this weekend.

7) Jessica watches football on TV however, she’d rather be outside playing it!

8) The dates of their birthdays are July 21, 1997, May 16, 1996, and January 23, 1998.

Correctly punctuate the following sentences using commas. Some sentences may not need commas:

9) I went to the store and bought milk ice and butter.

10) Before I go to the market I need to get some money at the bank.

11) You know Jake you’re right!

12) Of course I never let a good opportunity pass me by!

13) I went to the clothing store because I needed new jeans.

14) I love dogs so I’m going to adopt one from the shelter.

15) Lizzy and Sarah our babysitters walked the dogs with us.

16) Jesse will you meet Mrs. Henry at the office and find out who is chaperoning the dance?

Correctly punctuate the following sentences using colons:

17) The book is titled Artemis Fowl The Eternity Code.

18) Please bring the following items to the camping trip a raincoat, boots, flashlight, and insect repellant.

19) The dance will begin at 7 00 PM.

20) The Sunday school class read Bible verse John 3 16 in unison. c/b ______`