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An English Quiz to assess knowledge of Other Marks of Punctuation.
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1
Use parentheses and brackets in the exact same way. True or False?
True
False
2
Which sentence is correct?
[I enjoyed] my dinner pizza, although I don't want any more.
I enjoyed my [dinner pizza], although I don't want any more.
I enjoyed my dinner [pizza], although I don't want any more.
3
Quotations are used for ...
Book titles
Essay titles
Music albums
Short stories
4
Which sentence is correct?
I had a huge meal; however I am already hungry again.
I had a huge; meal however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal however, I am already hungry again.
I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.
5
WWII (1935-1945) was fought by Allied Powers and Axis Powers. Correct?
Correct
Incorrect
6
Use brackets to
Avoid using a verb
Add information to a sentence without changing the meaning
Place a descriptor after a noun
7
The following people have been appointed: Rich, planning; Marnie, food; Deb, treasury. Correct?
Correct
Incorrect
8
When do you use an ellipsis point?
to form plural words
to show an abrupt break in thought
to show possession
to indicate an omission from a quote
9
True or False: A dash is the same thing as a hyphen
False
True
10
Use parentheses to
Enclose material of less importance
The same way as a hyphen
None of the above
To end a sentence.
11
I rode by bike; my brother likes food. Correct?
Incorrect
Correct
12
Correct or Incorrect: He will make a great mayor--he thinks.
Incorrect
Correct
13
School begins at _____________.
8:00AM
8
8 oclock
14
When do you use a colon?
splitting a sentence
when connecting two thoughts
Preceding a list
Preceding an explanation
15
Choose the correct phrase
Lily and Jane's wands.
Lily's and Jane's wands.
Lewis's and Clark expedition.
16
(Marie) 8 years old goes to school with my brother. Correct?
Incorrect
Correct
17
This mark of punctuation is used to indicate words, letters, or symbols referred to as such.
quotation marks
italics
question marks
semi colon
18
Which of the following is a bracket?
{}
<>
()
[]
19
What is the purpose of a dash?
To highlight material
To replace a period
To put a pause in the sentence
To combine two sentences
20
What should be italicized? I read The Mockingbird by W. Tevis while at Ohio State.
The Mockingbird
W. Tevis
Ohio State
I
21
Which of the following sentences is correct?
Dina thinks life is "slow and soft" in the country.
Dina thinks life is, "slow and soft" in the country.
Dina thinks life is, "slow and soft," in the country.
Dina thinks life is, "slow and soft", in the country.
22
Which sentence is correct?
He earned a 2/3s vote.
He earned a two-thirds vote.
23
Fill in the blank: You may not enter Mr. ___________ office without his permission.
Harrises
Harris's
Harris'
Harris
24
Semicolons separate an independent clause and a dependent clause.
False
True
25
When do you use a hyphen?
to enclose information
to highlight material
With numbers twenty-one to ninety-nine
With compound nouns and adjectives
26
Where does the colon go? He got what he worked for he really earned that promotion.
got: What
that: Promotion
for: He
earned: That
27
The man was overhead saying: "I would never deal with that [Acme Corps.] president." Correct?
Incorrect
Correct
28
Choose the correct phrase
The students's email
The student's email
The students email
The students' email
29
Which is correct?
I like several genres of movies; fantasy, drama, sci fi.
I like several genres of movies: fantasy, drama, sci fi.
I like several genres of movies. Fantasy, drama, sci fi.
30
What is the purpose of a semi colon?
To provide a pause before introducing related information
To not help the reader
To replace a period
To show emotion
31
Which sentence is correct?
I don't know … I'm not sure.
I don't know I'm not sure.
I don't know- I'm not sure.
32
Choose the correct phrase
A days wait
A days' wait
A day's wait
33
Which of the following is correct?
"I want it now" She demanded!
"I want it now! she demanded"
"I want it now!" she demanded.
"I want it now!" she demanded
34
Fill in the blank: What are the _____________ names?
childrens'
children's
childrens
35
Where should the dash be placed?
We will invite Susan--the girl next door--to our party.
We will invite--Susan the girl next door --to our party.
We will--invite Susan--the girl next door to our party.
36
True or False: A hyphen can be used to join two words together
True
False
37
Which of the following requires italics?
Titles of Songs
Titles of Books
Titles of Aircraft
Titles of Plays
38
True or False: When handwriting, underline instead of italicizing.
False
True
39
Which sentence is correct?
"I am happy it's almost winter break..."
"I am happy....It's almost winter break."
I am happy...it's almost winter break.
I am happy it's almost...winter break.
40
Which of the following sentences is correct?
"Why does it have to be so cold," I said?
"Why does it have to be so cold?" I said.
"Why does it have to be so cold" I said?
"Why does it have to be so cold"? I said.
41
Italicize titles of the _______________.
Whole
Part
Half
Full
42
Dashes are used as an interruption in a sentence. True or False?
False
True
43
True or False: Movie titles are written in quotations.
False
True
44
Which sentence is correct?
Never forget this point: Think before you speak.
Never forget this point,Think before you speak.
Never forget this point think before you speak.
45
We had a little accident (puddle, mud) on the way here and had to change. Correct?
Incorrect
Correct
