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1
Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence asking a question?
period
exclamation point
comma
question mark
2
What punctuation mark should be used at the end of an
indirect
question?
period
question mark
quotation marks
comma
3
Which punctuation mark is used before conjunctions like "and" or "but" to connect two independent clauses?
colon
period
comma
semicolon
4
How are commas used in lists of items?
To combine two adjectives describing the same noun in a sentence
To show possession
To introduce a list
To separate items in a list
5
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a list?
I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas.
I need to buy apples oranges, and bananas.
I need to buy apples oranges bananas and grapes.
I need to buy, apples oranges bananas.
6
Which sentence uses a comma correctly before the conjunction "but"?
I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
I wanted to go for a walk but, it started raining.
I wanted to go for a walk but it started raining.
I wanted to go for a walk but it, started raining.
7
What do quotation marks indicate in writing?
A statement of fact
Direct speech or a title of a short work
A pause in the sentence
A list of items
8
Which of the following sentences uses the correct punctuation for a contraction?
I cant go to the party.
I can’t go to the party.
I can t go to the party.
I cant’ go to the party.
9
Which of the following is the correct use of quotation marks?
She said, I’m going to the store.
She said I’m going to the store.
She, said, “I’m going to the store.”
She said, “I’m going to the store.”
10
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or explanation?
colon
apostrophe
period
semicolon
11
Which of the following sentences uses an exclamation mark correctly?
Wow, that’s amazing.
Wow that’s amazing,
Wow, that’s amazing!
Wow that’s amazing?
12
What is the purpose of using apostrophes in contractions?
To combine two words by replacing missing letters
To mark the end of a sentence
To separate two independent clauses
To show possession
13
Which punctuation mark is used to end a sentence?
question mark
period
exclamation point
comma
14
Which punctuation mark can be used to end a sentence?
comma
period
exclamation point
semicolon
15
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?
Sara’s book is on the table.
Sara book is on the table.
Saras’ book is on the table.
Saras book is on the table.
16
Which punctuation mark is used to link closely related independent clauses?
semicolon
quotation marks
comma
period
17
Which of the following is the correct use of a colon?
You need three things, a pencil paper and eraser.
You need three things, a pencil, paper, and eraser.
You need: three things a pencil, paper, and eraser.
You need three things: a pencil, paper, and an eraser.
18
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
It’s getting late; we should leave.
It’s getting late; we should leave,
It’s getting late, we should leave.
It’s getting late we should leave.
19
What punctuation mark would you use to express strong feelings or emotions?
period
exclamation mark
quotation marks
semicolon
20
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated with an apostrophe to show possession?
The dogs bone is on the ground.
The dog’s bone is on the ground.
The dog bone’s is on the ground.
The dogs’ bone is on the ground.
