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1
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
“The recipe: calls for eggs, milk, sugar.”
“The recipe calls for: eggs, milk, and sugar.”
“The recipe calls for eggs, milk, and sugar:”
“The recipe calls for eggs: milk, and sugar.”
2
Which sentence uses a comma correctly to set off an introductory phrase?
“After the meeting ended; we went for lunch.”
“After the meeting ended, we went for lunch.”
“After the meeting ended we went; for lunch.”
“After the meeting ended we went for lunch.”
3
Which sentence incorrectly uses a colon?
"The steps are first, gather your ingredients. Second, preheat the oven.”
“She said: ‘I’ll call you later.’”
“I have three goals for today: finish my homework, clean, and exercise.”
“She wants to: read, write, and relax.”
4
In which sentence is the comma placement incorrect?
"Yesterday we went, to the zoo and saw lions.”
“Yesterday, we went to the zoo.”
“We went to the zoo, and we saw lions.”
“We went to the zoo yesterday, and saw lions.”
5
Which dash usage is incorrect?
“The answer is simple—no.”
“We only have one option—run.”
"The exam is tomorrow—; are you ready?”
“They called him the hero—though he didn’t think so.”
6
Which of these sentences demonstrates a comma with a FANBOY?
The wild dog ate, and was full.
My cat, Chainsaw, ate the food.
The woman, who was angry, slammed the door.
I love to go to the park, even on rainy days.
7
Which sentence uses commas in a series correctly?
“The book was thrilling, emotional and well-written.”
“The book was thrilling, emotional, and well-written.”
“The book, was thrilling, emotional, and well-written.”
“The book was thrilling emotional and well-written.”
8
Which sentence uses a semicolon in a list correctly?
“We visited Paris; France, Rome; Italy, and Athens; Greece.”
“We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Athens, Greece.”
“We visited Paris, France: Rome, Italy: and Athens, Greece.”
“We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Athens, Greece.”
9
Commas are used to separate items in a list. Which sentence is correct?
“We bought apples, oranges and bananas.”
“We bought apples, oranges, and bananas.”
“We bought apples oranges, and bananas.”
“We bought apples oranges and bananas.”
10
Which of these sentences is an independent clause?
Rose said.
Ate the mashed potatoes.
The cat purred softly.
The zombie.
11
How is an em dash different from a hyphen?
Em dashes and hyphens are interchangeable.
Em dashes are longer and show interruptions or emphasis.
Em dashes are used in contractions.
Em dashes are shorter and connect compound words.
12
Which of these is the subject in this sentence? "The rat rustled through the bag of potatoes."
Bag
Rat
Rustled
Potatoes
13
Which sentence demonstrates incorrect use of a semicolon?
“We needed supplies; therefore, we went shopping.”
“The rain stopped; however, the field was still muddy.”
“She wanted to join us; unfortunately, she was busy.”
“I love swimming; and I love hiking.”
14
What does a dash emphasize in this sentence? “She packed quickly—too quickly—and forgot her keys.”
An item in a list
A new topic
An abrupt change in tone
Additional detail or explanation
15
What is the primary difference between a dash and a comma?
Dashes are more formal than commas.
Dashes indicate a stronger break or emphasis.
Commas can replace dashes in all situations.
Dashes are used in lists only.
16
What do we call an incomplete sentence?
Dependent clause
Independent sentence
Full form
Independent clause
17
What does every complete sentence need?
Subject, Punctuation
Verb, Adjective
Subject, Adjective
Subject, Verb
18
What is the main difference between dashes and parentheses?
Parentheses set off extra information with less emphasis than dashes.
Parentheses are stronger separators than dashes.
Parentheses are only used for lists.
Parentheses add emphasis, while dashes downplay information.
19
True or False: A gerund can function as the main verb in a sentence.
True
False
20
Which sentence demonstrates an abrupt change in thought?
“He forgot—no, ignored—the rules.”
“He forgot the rules completely.”
“He forgot (and ignored) the rules.”
“He forgot: the rules.”
21
What does a colon often introduce?
A list, explanation, or quote
A dependent clause
An independent clause
A question
22
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
“Before the movie started we, bought snacks.”
“Before the movie started, we bought snacks.”
“Before, the movie started we bought snacks.”
“Before the movie, started we bought snacks.”
23
What is the purpose of a semicolon in this sentence? “The restaurant was crowded; the wait was worth it.”
To emphasize the second clause
To replace a colon
To introduce a list
To separate two related independent clauses
24
Where should the comma go in this sentence? “While cooking I burned the toast.”
After "I"
No comma is needed
After "While"
After "cooking"
25
Which of these sentences is NOT an independent clause?
The dog.
The boy ran quickly down the street.
She is.
The mother laughed.
26
In which sentence is the use of a comma incorrect?
“The dog barked, and the cat ran away.”
“We walked to the park and, enjoyed the sunshine.”
“I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.”
“We ate dinner, and then we watched a movie.”
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What is a dash usually used for in writing?
To indicate possession
To introduce a direct quote
To set off an abrupt change in thought
To connect compound words
28
What are the FANBOYS?
Fire, And, Nor, Bus, Yes, On, So
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
For, Ask, Please, Thank You, Butt, Soap
For, As, Not, But, Of, Yo, Some
29
Which of these is the verb in this sentence? "The woman ate the entire pumpkin pie."
Woman
Pumpkin Pie
The
Ate
30
What do we call a complete sentence?
Independent sentence
Full form
Independent clause
Dependent clause
31
What is the rule for using a colon after an independent clause?
A colon is only used for lists.
A colon cannot follow an independent clause.
A colon must always be followed by a complete sentence.
A colon should connect an independent clause to additional information.
32
Which sentence uses commas to set off nonessential information?
“My friend who, lives in New York is visiting next week.”
“My friend who lives in New York is visiting next week.”
“My friend, who lives in New York, is visiting next week.”
“My friend who lives, in New York, is visiting next week.”
33
What does a semicolon connect?
A list of items
A clause and a phrase
Two closely related independent clauses
A dependent clause to an independent clause
34
Which sentence incorrectly uses a semicolon?
“I need to leave early; the train departs at 6 PM.”
“She didn’t like pizza; however, she loved pasta.”
“We visited New York; it was amazing.”
“We went shopping; but the store was closed.”
35
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a semicolon and transition word?
“The dog barked; however no one heard it.”
“The dog barked, however; no one heard it.”
“The dog barked however,; no one heard it.”
“The dog barked; however, no one heard it.”
36
Choose the sentence with the best punctuation:
“The cake—it was burnt, tasted good.”
“The cake, it was burnt, tasted good.”
“The cake it was burnt tasted good.”
“The cake—it was burnt—tasted good.”
