Conjunctions And Semicolons Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. Last week, Theodore, who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $ 10, 000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.
2. I fight a lot with my brother ..... but I still love him.
3. We went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs.
4. Which sentence correctly uses the semicolon and a conjunctive adverb?
5. Which punctuation mark do I used before a list of items?
6. If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV ..... or you can play video games.
7. Do you like this yellow dress ..... the red one?
8. Which of the answer choices below correctly combines these two sentences into one? I sprinted to the library. It was closed.
9. I bought a pen ..... a ruler.
10. Julie was thoroughly confused:she couldn't figure out where she put her car keys.
11. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? Travis and Justin are using the class atlas.
12. The students were studying for their history test ..... it covers everything from the 1850's to the present.
13. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? The sky was overcast and hazy for the track meet.
14. Which punctuation mark do I use before a long, formal statement or quotation?
15. Name the conjunction in the sentence below.Did Mr. Zold study wildlife in South Africa or in Zimbabwe?
16. After which word should a colon be inserted? The girls requested breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.
17. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Konner can not sing, nor can he dance.
18. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Bodie knows how to write in cursive, however he prefers to print.
19. Where does the colon go in the following sentence? Senator Gary Hawkins said the following "We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare."
20. Asyikin is very talented; she can play both piano ..... guitar.
21. Which sentence shows an example of a subordinating conjunction?
22. Which of the choices below is correct for the underlined portion? Humans have been consuming coffee for centuries. Coffee houses exploded in popularity during the Colonial Era. Although they were protested by clergy and women there were still over 2, 000 of them in London in the 17th and 18th centuries.
23. We packed the car with supplies for our trip ..... food, tent, and camping gear.
24. My good friend Shauna has a lot of dogs:named Bubbles, Mr. Waffles, and Skittles.
25. Choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentence below.I know the answer, ..... I can't tell you.
26. Which punctuation mark do I use between titles and subtitles? (Peru The Land of the Incas)
27. Which subordinating conjunction best completes the meaning of this sentence? Maria thought carefully ..... her teacher waited for her answer.
28. Even the tempo changes musicians play in three-quarter, double, or common time, depending on their instrument.
29. Where does the colon go in the following sentence? You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste.
30. Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation for the underlined portion? In 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won both the 100-and 200-meter dash moreover, he became the first man in Olympic history to hold the world record for both events.
31. My father wants to buy a new car ..... he does not have enough money.
32. Aniq ..... Rizdwan are best friends.
33. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Randy can buy the book, or he can borrow it from the library.
34. We walk along the beach ..... collect seashells.
35. Studies show that children; who are physically active may perform better in the classroom.
36. When can I NOT use a colon after a list?
37. I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I've had for five years chewing on my favorite pair of shoes.
38. Which of the choices below correctly uses subordinating conjunctions in the underlined portion? Ralph was disappointed in the behavior of Jack and the other boys. He was not comfortable with the boys relaxing and having fun, unless they had fully secured shelters and kept the firing going.
39. Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.
40. Which of the following is NOT a transitional expression?
41. We had a long history together, it wasn't enough to keep us from parting ways.
42. Choose the correct conjunction below to complete the sentence.Should we go by train ..... take the bus?
43. What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence? I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm.
44. Call me tomorrow you can give me an answer then.
45. Name the conjunction in the sentence below.The Mississippi River flows southward and increases in width along the way.
46. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? The police officer whistled and signaled for the traffic to stop.
47. Alia wanted to join the party ..... her mother did not give her permission.
48. ..... I've already seen that movie, I would watch it again.
49. Identify the conjunction in the sentence? Jazlyn and Kaylee are going to the grocery store, and the mall.
50. Which of the choices below uses a subordinating conjunction correctly for the underlined portion? The idea of bringing back extinct species holds obvious appeal after a steady 30-year stream of grim news. Although financial resources are limited money must be allocated appropriately to stop de-extinction.
51. Is Qosim here ..... not?
52. Shauna's sister's favorite subject in school:astrophysics.
53. Which of these sentences uses correct punctuation for the underlined portion? The city of Lakewood is soliciting bids from contractors to replace the south wall of the library; furthermore, it is seeking bids from landscaping companies to start once the wall is complete.
54. What words are being joined by the conjunction in the sentence below? Katrina wrote a report and drew a map of the Himalayas.
55. What punctuation is missing in the following sentence? Kids are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun.
56. Where does the colon go in the following sentence? Janey could be described in two words hostile and erratic.
57. Which punctuation mark do I use after the salutation of a PERSONAL letter?
58. My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break ..... we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us.
59. Lizards can swim ..... walk.
60. Paul was overcome with joy when he saw actor, Keanu Reeves, in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant.