Welcome to your GRADE 7 ENGLISH CHAPTER 7
After carefully reading the following 30 questions, choose the correct answer.
1.
Which punctuation mark is often used instead of a full stop when sentences are grammatically independent but closely connected?
2.
According to the text, a colon is often used before what?
3.
In the sentence "I took my umbrella; it looked like it was going to rain," why is a semicolon used?
4.
What punctuation should be used here: "There are two things about him that drive me crazy__ his music and his cooking"?
5.
Which is a correct use of a colon in time?
6.
In "I like pizza; however, I don't eat it often," what does the semicolon separate?
7.
Which mark is used before a list?
8.
"Belaynesh failed her English test; nevertheless, she was able to get a good job." This semicolon is used instead of a:
9.
A semicolon connects sentences that have a ________ connection.
10.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
11.
Which mark replaces a period between two related full sentences?
12.
What does a colon signify in writing?
13.
Semicolons and colons should ________ be used interchangeably.
14.
Where is a colon used in a formal letter?
15.
"The teacher shouted: 'Don’t talk when I am speaking!'" What is the colon doing here?
16.
Which punctuation is used to introduce the phrase: "There are two choices at this time: run away or fight"?
17.
A semicolon is used to separate sentences that are grammatically:
18.
Which is a correct use of a semicolon?
19.
"I like pizza; however, I don’t eat it often." Why is a semicolon used before "however"?
20.
When should you use a semicolon instead of a full stop?
21.
In the sentence "David; however, had had enough," the semicolon is used because:
22.
Which mark is used to separate units of time like hours and minutes?
23.
What follows a colon when explaining a preceding thought?
24.
A semicolon can be used to join two sentences if they are ________.
25.
Which punctuation is used in "Sophia set her alarm clock for 6:30 a.m."?
26.
"Tiny demanded all kinds of crazy things; this troubled them greatly." What replaces the semicolon?
27.
"I took my umbrella; it looked like it was going to rain." The semicolon is used because:
28.
Which of the following introduces an explanation?
29.
A semicolon is often used instead of which punctuation mark?
30.
"There are two choices at this time: run away or fight." This colon is used to:
