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1
My favorite hymn is H
ow Great Thou Art
.
Incorrectly Punctuated
Correctly Punctuated
2
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16 1773.
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December, 16 1773.
The Boston Tea Party occurred on, December 16 1773.
The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773.
3
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
The Golden Age of Hollywood, lasting from 1920–1960 was amazing.
The Golden Age of Hollywood lasting from 1920–1960, was amazing.
The Golden Age of Hollywood, lasting from 1920–1960, was amazing.
The Golden Age of Hollywood lasting from 1920–1960 was amazing.
4
A colon is used in...
a sentence to introduce that something follows a sentence
a sentence to end something following a sentence
when something is being separated
a paragraph to conclude something is happening
5
An example of a semicolon would be
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight
I have a big test tomorrow, so I can't go out tonight
6
Select the correct sentence.
Grove City College's motto is Lux Mea.
Grove City College's motto is "Lux Mea."
Grove City College's motto is Lux Mea.
Grove City College's motto is Lux Mea.
7
Which is the correct use of a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas.
I found a chocolate cake, half-eaten; old, musty soda; and a chicken.
I found a chocolate cake, half-eaten, old, musty soda, and a chicken.
8
Select the correct sentence.
Onefourth of the pie was eaten.
One-fourth of the pie was eaten.
"One-fourth" of the pie was eaten.
One fourth of the pie was eaten.
9
Select the correct sentence
Their selfsacrificing spirit was an encouragement to many.
Their self sacrificing spirit was an encouragement to many
Their self-sacrificing spirit was an encouragement to many.
Their self sacrificing spirit was an encouragement to many.
10
Which sentence using a colon is correct?
Dear Ms. Luna; I want a bird for chrimas
A bookstore specializes in 3 subjects: math, science, and art
Tom reads novels: yet, Jack gets better grades in reading.
11
What is a comma splice?
Two independent clauses connected by a comma
Two dependent clauses connected by a comma
Two independent clauses connected by a semi-colon
12
Candy corn, and black licorice are the worst types of candy.
Correctly punctuated
Incorrectly punctuated.
13
What symbol is a colon
,
:
;
.
14
Indirect quotes need quotation marks
True
False
15
Which contains an error in punctuation?
His hobbies include drawing, reading, and swimming.
Jan expects her neighbors to pick up her mail while away.
Irene fixed 24 cupcakes, for her aunt, uncle, and cousins.
When Seth hit a home run, the crowd jumped up and cheered.
16
Select the correctly punctuated address.
Office of Garden Gnomes PO Box 435 Washington DC 23401
Office of Garden Gnomes PO Box 435 Washington DC, 23401
17
Select the correct sentence.
Your 9s look like G's
Your 9's look like G's
Your 9s look like Gs.
Your 9s look like gs.
18
which sentence uses a comma correctly?
Time flies when we are having fun, and we are always having fun.
Time flies when we are having fun, we are always having fun.
Time flies when we are having fun we are, always having fun.
Time flies when we are, having fun we are always having fun.
19
Word in different languages are italicized
True
False
20
Select the correct sentence.
People can fish and ski in summer and winter, but, I prefer summer.
People can fish and ski in summer and winter but, I prefer summer.
People can fish and ski in summer and winter, but I prefer summer.
People can fish and ski in summer and winter but I prefer summer.
21
Songs get quotes around them
True
False
22
Select the correct sentence
My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:3539.
My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8;35-39.
My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:35-39.
My favorite Bible verse is Romans 8.35-39.
23
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
Did you know the F.B.I. is part of the Department of Justice?
Did you know the FBI is part of the Department of Justice?
24
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
My uncle, Dr Frances Collins, is the head of the N.I.H.
My uncle, Dr Frances Collins, is the head of the NIH.
My uncle, Dr. Frances Collins, is the head of the NIH.
My uncle, Dr. Frances Collins, is the head of the N.I.H.
25
How do you properly use a semicolon?
Used to link 2 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 4 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 3 independent clauses that are closely related
Used to link 5 independent clauses that are closely related
26
There can only be one comma in a sentence
False
True
27
Which sentence uses a semicolon properly?
The lasagna is; delicious I’ll have another piece.
The lasagna is delicious I’ll have another piece;.
The lasagna is delicious; I’ll have another piece.
The lasagna is delicious I’ll have; another piece.
28
Which is the correct use of the colon?
The solider shouted “We shall return: victorious!”
The solider shouted “We: shall return victorious!”
The solider shouted: “We shall return victorious!”
The solider shouted “We shall return; victorious!”
29
"Yes", I answered," I will go to the store today."
Correctly punctuated
Incorrectly Punctuated
30
Select the correct sentence.
Did you attend the 9,00 service today?
Did you attend the 9 00 service today?
Did you attend the 9:00 service today?
Did you attend the 9;00 service today?
31
Where does the comma go?
We have a lot of rain in June, but not in May.
We, have a lot of rain in June, but not in May.
We have a lot of rain in June but not in May.
None of the above
32
Select the correct sentence.
Riding West, An American Expansion by A. Scott Berg
Riding West An American Expansion by A. Scott Berg
Riding West; An American Expansion by A. Scott Berg
Riding West: An American Expansion by A. Scott Berg
33
What are the rules of semicolons?
You can use them in a simple list.
You can only use them if the clauses are independent.
You can only use them if the clause is subordinate.
You can use them in a list where the items are detailed.
34
Independent clauses can be separated by a semicolon OR a period.
True
False
35
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
Well, we could try, to pry the door open.
Well we could, try to pry the door open
Well we could try to pry the door open.
Well, we could try to pry the door open
36
Which sentence is the correct use of the semicolon
Lance and I jogged for 30 minutes; he ran 3 and I ran 2
Lance and I jogged for 30 minutes he ran 3 and I; ran 2
Lance and I jogged for 30 minutes: he ran 3 and I ran 2
37
You can replace the comma with a semicolon.
True
False
38
Select the correct sentence.
The word, gargantuan, was unfamiliar to me.
The word "gargantuan" was unfamiliar to me.
The word gargantuan was unfamiliar to me.
The word gargantuan was unfamiliar to me.
39
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
Although I am young I am capable, and willing to do the job.
Although I am young, I am capable and willing to do the job.
Although I am young I am capable and willing to do the job.
Although I am young, I am capable, and willing to do the job.
40
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
How many days were you at Bryce Canyon? One two three?
How many days were you at Bryce Canyon? One? two? three?
41
Select the correct sentence.
His family was full of illustrators too his mother, father, and brother.
His family was full of illustrators too, his mother, father, and brother.
His family was full of illustrators too; his mother, father, and brother.
His family was full of illustrators too: his mother, father, and brother.
42
Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
I know how to make 1 cake, 2 pies, 3 cookies, and 4 cannoli.
I know how to make (1) cake, (2) pies, (3) cookies, and (4) cannoli.
43
Newspaper titles are put in quotation marks
True
False
44
Select the correct sentence.
We can learn a lot from Jesus' teachings.
We can learn a lot from Jesus teachings.
We can learn a lot from Jesus's' teachings.
We can learn a lot from Jesus's teachings.
45
Which sentence uses semicolons correctly?
I want to teach semicolons, however, I am afraid everyone will be bored.
I want to teach semicolons; however, I am afraid everyone will be bored.
I want to teach semicolons, however; I am afraid everyone will be bored.
46
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
Next, we will add the substrate to the enzyme Emily.
Next, we will add the substrate to the enzyme, Emily.
Next we will add the substrate to the enzyme Emily.
Next we will add the substrate to the enzyme, Emily.
47
a colon is a punctuation mark that ...
is used to precede a list of items
indicating a pause typically between 2 main clauses
a useless punctuation mark that we could live without
shows a pause between 2 parts of a sentence
48
Dave said "that he is going to the Superbowl."
Correctly punctuated
Incorrectly Punctuated
49
Which statement(s) requires a semicolon to separate the items in the series?
Statement 3 only
Statement 1 only
Statement 2 only
Statement 2 and 3
50
Select the correctly punctuated sentence
Mark would like chocolate Kevin vanilla.
Mark would like chocolate, Kevin vanilla.
Mark would like chocolate; Kevin vanilla.
Mark would like chocolate Kevin, vanilla.
