Commas, Semi-colons, & Colons Name___________________________________Per____
Part One: Place a comma or commas in the sentences where needed. If the sentence does not need one,
write C at the end of the line.
c
1. Some of the best qualities in a dog are kindness patience, and loyalty.
2. John’s favorite meal consists of roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans. c
c
3. When class was over the student stayed to speak to the teacher about her grade.
c
4. She ran track every day after school practiced the piano and never forgot to do her chores.
5. Someday Maria hopes to ride horses competitively. c
6. Although my parents can be strict they are pretty fair. c
7. Yes she thought I should go to the play tonight. c
8. I was so enthralled with his story that I decided to write my own. c
9. You are more likely to get in a car accident closer to home than anywhere else. c
10. The practice which was not supposed to last three hours was extremely tiring. c
Part Two: Correct the following sentences by placing colons where needed. If the sentence does not
need one, write C at the end of the line.
c
1. During class the teacher pointed out the following history is doomed to repeat itself.
c c
2. First lunch starts at 11 30 A.M. and second lunch follows at 12 15 P.M.
3. If you finish your work early, you may work on your report. c
4. On the scavenger hunt, we were required to find these items a baseball, a gum wrapper, and a c
battery.
5. This is what I have to accomplish today laundry, dishes, and sweeping the floors. c
6. Dear Sir This letter is to inform you that I will be resigning my position effective immediately.
c
7. She only knows three types of trees pine, fir, and ash.
8. He was only able to purchase some of the items for the picnic. c
9. Bring three things with you to class tomorrow your textbook, a blue pen, and a notebook.
c c
10. You will need to meet me at the track between 8 30 and 8 45 A.M.
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Commas, Semi-colons, & Colons Name___________________________________Per____
Part Three: Place a semi-colon in the sentences where needed. If the sentence does not need one, write C
at the end of the line.
1. On our first family vacation we visited Pearl Harbor my little brother wanted to visit the pineapple
fields.
2. A beautiful horse ran across the field where her little foal was waiting.
3. The lobby of the hotel is on the first floor the rooms are on floors two through 12.
4. Janice became secretary of the Chess Club last year additionally, she is the president of the Future
Businesswomen’s Club.
5. Math was Raul’s most difficult subject he even sought out a tutor to help.
6. Pam’s house was hidden behind almost an acre of land, covered with trees it was very beautiful.
7. Why would you take four years of a foreign language when only two are required?
8. It was raining for nearly four hours before they decided to brave the weather and go to the movies
anyway.
9. He wanted to ask a question about the homecoming tickets he did not know what the price was.
10. She wasn’t ready to leave when Sam came to pick her up he thought he’d be waiting for hours.
Part Four: Mixed Review. Place a comma or commas, a colon, or semi-colon in the sentences
where needed. If the sentence does not need any marks, write C at the end of the line.
1. Did Mom ever tell you the story of the neighbor’s dog which usually gets out of his yard and
ends up sleeping in our driveway?
2. We didn’t want to admit we were wrong but we did anyway.
3. Running down the bleacher steps I immediately realized what was going on one of the players
was hurt.
4. Nobody enjoys taking long tests unfortunately, it’s a part of some classes.
5. She couldn’t help herself she only wanted ice cream for dinner, not my mother’s cooking.
6. I don’t understand why they would keep that old bike especially when two kids have already
fallen off it.
7. It was a clear day moreover it was perfect weather for swimming.
8. Jennifer studied hard for the test yet she thought it was one of the more difficult she had taken.
9. My bus leaves at 7 15 A.M. my sister’s bus doesn’t leave until 8 30 A.M.
10. If you are trying out for the team bring the following items exercise clothes shoes and water.
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