Punctuation is an essential part of writing in English and can change the whole point of the writing if not used correctly. So, it’s important to be aware of the differences between punctuation marks before you begin to write a paragraph or essay. Using incorrect punctuation can completely change the meaning or effect of your writing. Take this "Semicolons, Colons And Commas Quiz" quiz and test your knowledge; even if you get the answers wrong, you can always learn.
I read To Kill A Mockingbird, my friend read Of Mice and Men.
I read To Kill A Mockingbird; my friend read Of Mice and Men
I read To Kill A Mockingbird: my friend read Of Mice and Men
I read To Kill A Mockingbird my friend read Of Mice and Men
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The dessert trolley featured several kinds of puddings; bread and butter pudding, crumble and sticky toffee pudding.
The dessert trolley featured several kinds of puddings: bread and butter pudding, crumble and sticky toffee pudding.
The dessert trolley featured several kinds of puddings bread and butter pudding, crumble and sticky toffee pudding.
The dessert trolley featured several kinds of puddings, bread and butter pudding, crumble and sticky toffee pudding.
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This is what I ate for breakfast an apple and a bowl of cereal.
This is what I ate for breakfast; an apple and a bowl of cereal.
This is what I ate for breakfast: an apple and a bowl of cereal.
This is what I ate for breakfast, an apple and a bowl of cereal.
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The window was open I looked out over the empty fields.
The window was open, I looked out over the empty fields.
The window was open: I looked out over the empty fields.
The window was open; I looked out over the empty fields.
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He knocked several times, no one came to the door.
He knocked several times; no one came to the door.
He knocked several times: no one came to the door.
He knocked several times no one came to the door.
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My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes comics.
My sister loves mysteries, my brother likes comics.
My sister loves mysteries my brother likes comics.
My sister loves mysteries: my brother likes comics.
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Here is what you need to get at the supermarket bananas bread milk and biscuits.
Here is what you need to get at the supermarket: bananas bread milk and biscuits.
Here is what you need to get at the supermarket; bananas, bread, milk and biscuits.
Here is what you need to get at the supermarket: bananas, bread, milk and biscuits.
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If you don't understand, please save your questions for the end of the presentation.
Please save your questions for the end of the presentation. If you don't understand.
Please save your questions for the end of the presentation; if you don't understand.
If you don't understand; please save your questions for the end of the presentation.
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Kiran had a bad cold, consequently, she won't be able to play in the game tonight.
Kiran had a bad cold consequently she won't be able to play in the game tonight.
Kiran had a bad cold; consequently, she won't be able to play in the game tonight.
Kiran had a bad cold and consequently, she won't be able to play in the game tonight.
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Mankind has only one thing left: hope.
Mankind has only one thing left; hope.
Mankind has only one thing left, hope.
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While we were walking the dog after dinner; the moon rose.
While we were walking the dog after dinner. The moon rose.
While we were walking the dog after dinner, the moon rose.
While we were walking the dog after dinner; then, the moon rose.
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I have three pets; a dog, a cat, and a bird.
She finished her homework, she went outside to play.
We went to the store; however, it was closed
My friend, who is from France; is visiting next week.
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The loudspeaker crackled: "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."
The loudspeaker crackled "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."
The loudspeaker crackled, "The 5,30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."
The loudspeaker crackled; "The 5:30 p.m. flight to New York is now boarding."
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Jack's best sport is basketball; his brother excels at football.
Jack's best sport is basketball, and his brother excels at football.
Jack's best sport is basketball his brother excels at football.
Jack's best sport is basketball, his brother excels at football.
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