Applying Punctuation Rules Flashcards
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Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
Answer: The dogs' bowl was empty.
'Dogs'' shows plural possessive — the bowl belongs to multiple dogs.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence: 'After finishing her homework Maya went outside'?
Answer: After finishing her homework, Maya went outside.
A comma follows an introductory adverbial phrase before the main clause begins.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
Answer: The test was hard; however, everyone passed.
A semicolon before a conjunctive adverb like 'however' (followed by a comma) correctly joins two independent clauses.
Which option correctly punctuates this list: 'We need eggs milk bread and butter'?
Answer: We need eggs, milk, bread, and butter.
Commas separate items in a series, including before the final 'and' (Oxford comma style).
Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks?
Answer: She said, "I'll be there soon."
A comma after the dialogue tag and a period inside the closing quotation mark is standard punctuation.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Answer: She has one goal: to graduate.
A colon after a complete independent clause introduces a list, explanation, or elaboration.
Which word should be followed by a comma in this sentence: 'Yes I think that is a great idea'?
Answer: Yes
Introductory words like 'Yes,' 'No,' and 'Well' are followed by a comma.