Using Punctuation Answers

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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Apples which come in many varieties are delicious raw or cooked.The friend—whom I met at camp—will be attending my school this year.Gabriel will travel to Peru (where his mother was born) next month. Bears in Space—which is my favorite movie—is on at eight o’clock tonight.Charlie, my oldest cousin, just got a job at the car wash.

A
Apples which come in many varieties are delicious raw or cooked.
B
The friend—whom I met at camp—will be attending my school this year.
C
Gabriel will travel to Peru (where his mother was born) next month.
D
Bears in Space—which is my favorite movie—is on at eight o’clock tonight.
E
Charlie, my oldest cousin, just got a job at the car wash.
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Tiana will invite Mrs. Hernandez, her uncles and Ms. Gilbert.

A
Add a comma after “and.”
B
Add a comma after “her uncles.”
C
No revision is needed.
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I made hamburgers corn, and green beans for dinner.

A
Add a comma after “hamburgers.”
B
Add a comma after “green.”
C
No revision is needed.
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A
My three sisters live in Gary, Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana, and Portland, Oregon.
B
The three available flavors are blueberry; apple, cinnamon, and maple; and raspberries and cream.
C
Next semester, Jonah plans to study algebra; chemistry; Spanish; and world history.
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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.She will ask: Deanna, Trish, and Eric to work on the social studies project.The book described three ancient cities: Alexandria, Egypt; Athens, Greece; and Rome, Italy.Marcus intends: to buy strawberries, bananas, eggs, and a loaf of bread.I studied several American painters: Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, and Georgia O’Keeffe.My favorite types of movies are: comedies, thrillers, and documentaries.

A
She will ask: Deanna, Trish, and Eric to work on the social studies project.
B
The book described three ancient cities: Alexandria, Egypt; Athens, Greece; and Rome, Italy.
C
Marcus intends: to buy strawberries, bananas, eggs, and a loaf of bread.
D
I studied several American painters: Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, and Georgia O’Keeffe.
E
My favorite types of movies are: comedies, thrillers, and documentaries.
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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.They are a happily-married couple.Haruko has a part-time job.We watched the quickly moving clouds.Elias was well prepared for the exam.A full grown horse is very heavy.

A
They are a happily-married couple.
B
Haruko has a part-time job.
C
We watched the quickly moving clouds.
D
Elias was well prepared for the exam.
E
A full grown horse is very heavy.
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Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, sandals, and a hat.

A
Add a comma after “pack.”
B
Remove the comma after “sandals.”
C
No revision is needed.

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