Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence. 1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her allowance. (1) 2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2) 3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1) 4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the guest speaker said. (3) 5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday nights. (2) 6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2) 7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain stopped. (1) 8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1) 9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2) 10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1) 11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5) 12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to business school. (1) 13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2) 14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your homework!” (2) 15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2) 16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1) 17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3) 18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2) 19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1) 20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7) What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
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Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
Notes: Commas, Semicolons, and Colons
Commas, Semicolons, and Colons Pre-test
Correct the following sentences by adding commas, semicolons, and/or colons. The necessary
number of additions is listed in parentheses after each sentence.
1. Whether she liked it or not Tammy had to finish all of her chores before she could get her
allowance. (1)
2. Lauren boasts that her daughter was born on January 1 2000 the first day of the century. (2)
3. I was forced to call a taxi and I waited almost two hours for it to arrive. (1)
4. “Success on the other hand is not as meaningful if it can't be shared with loved ones” the
guest speaker said. (3)
5. The Happy Plate the only restaurant in my neighborhood is always crowded on Friday
nights. (2)
6. His beach house in Miami Florida is the perfect summer getaway. (2)
7. Dripping wet and miserable I pressed myself against the corner of the bus stop until the rain
stopped. (1)
8. New Orleans is unique among American cities it is scarcely American. (1)
9. My mother who listened patiently to his excuses smiled knowingly. (2)
10. We are on the planet only once but we might as well enjoy it while it lasts. (1)
11. Student reactions were swift and intense delight disbelief fear horror and anticipation. (5)
12. There are now special shows for someone to fill for Bob has resigned and is going to
business school. (1)
13. Cameron who wanted to look professional for his job interview wore a conservative suit. (2)
14. Peeking into his bedroom Gabe's mom shouted “Put down that video game and finish your
homework!” (2)
15. Even Mike Kiger my best friend thought it was a bad idea and told me so. (2)
16. No person is born arrogant arrogance must be taught. (1)
17. Washing the car myself is a hassle because I have to clean the windows vacuum the
carpeting and wax and buff the paint I'd rather pay to have all of that done. (3)
18. Yes I know that every vote counts but I still didn’t care enough to wait in line. (2)
19. While writing his last novel James decided that he really should find another career. (1)
20. At the garage sale we sold the following cracked plates cups and vases rusty garden tools
discarded rickety TV stands and half-used tubes of lipstick. (7)
What seem to be your strengths and weaknesses with commas, semicolons, and colons?
