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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

A. She said ?I will come tomorrow?.
B. She said, ?I will come tomorrow.?
C. She said ?I will come tomorrow,?
D. She said ?I will come tomorrow!?
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Choose the sentence with proper semicolon and transition usage.

A. It?s late; in addition, we?re tired.
B. It?s late, in addition we?re tired.
C. It?s late; we?re tired in addition.
D. It?s late; we are, in addition tired.
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Which sentence demonstrates incorrect semicolon use?

A. He runs; he wins.
B. He runs; and wins.
C. He runs; therefore, he wins.
D. He runs fast; however, he is calm.
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Which of the following cannot follow a semicolon?

A. A complete sentence
B. A conjunctive adverb
C. A list with internal commas
D. A sentence fragment
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The semicolon should be used instead of a comma in which case?

A. After interjections
B. Before a quote
C. Between independent clauses
D. Before dependent clauses
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Pick the best sentence with semicolon usage.

A. She plays violin; and he sings.
B. She plays violin; he sings.
C. She plays; violin, and he sings.
D. She plays violin; but he sings.
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Which of the following is true?

A. A semicolon can replace a coordinating conjunction
B. A semicolon always introduces a list
C. A semicolon ends a paragraph
D. A semicolon is like a dash
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A semicolon connects clauses that are:

A. Dependent
B. Unrelated
C. Closely related and independent
D. Fragments
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Choose where a semicolon is needed. ?I came I saw I conquered.?

A. After ?I came? and ?I saw?
B. After ?I saw? only
C. After ?I conquered?
D. Only after ?I came?
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The semicolon is more appropriate than a comma:

A. In a compound sentence without a conjunction
B. Before a dependent clause
C. In short phrases
D. In subject-verb agreement
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Which one correctly joins two complete ideas with a conjunctive adverb?

A. She is tired; nevertheless, she works.
B. She is tired; she works; nevertheless.
C. She is tired; but she works.
D. She is tired; and she works.
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Select the correct version: ?I have friends in Spain, France; and Italy.?

A. I have friends in Spain; France and Italy.
B. I have friends in Spain, France, and Italy.
C. I have friends; in Spain, France, and Italy.
D. I have friends in Spain France and Italy.
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Semicolon best replaces which punctuation? ?He left the room. He was angry.?

A. Period
B. Comma
C. Dash
D. Colon
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Which sentence is incorrect?

A. I studied hard; I failed.
B. I studied hard; however, I failed.
C. I studied hard; and I failed.
D. I studied hard. However, I failed.
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Choose correct semicolon usage in a list.

A. The winners were Tom; age 12; Sara; age 14; and Mia.
B. The winners: Tom, 12; Sara, 14; Mia.
C. The winners were Tom, age 12; Sara, age 14; and Mia.
D. Tom (12); Sara (14); Mia (15).
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Jun 3, 2026

Which sentence is best with a semicolon?

A. The sun is hot; wear sunscreen.
B. The sun is hot wear sunscreen.
C. The sun; is hot, wear sunscreen.
D. The sun is hot, wear sunscreen.
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