An example of a semicolon would be

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight

When is an exclamation mark used?

At the end of a sentence with strong emotions

what is the definition for an apostrophe.

a punctuation mark (') used to indicate either possession

Which of these sentences uses brackets correctly?

Waltham Leas (my school) is awesome.

A set of three periods (. . .) indicating an omission.

An example of a colon is...

Matt learned something about Noah: he is athletic

When should a semicolon be used?

When linking two independent clauses that are closely related in thought

Select the correct use of possessive apostrophe

Her shoes' receipt was in the bag

What does a colon do?

Introduces lists, series, quotations, and explanations

Parenthesis are used to

incorporate additional information into a sentence.

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1
Where should there be a comma?
before but
after think
There should not be a comma
after like
2
is this punctuation correct: I have a dog, but I prefer cats.
True
False
3
What punctuation shows possession?
period
comma
apostrophe
quotation marks
4
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis?
N/A
N/A
No, no longer has the same meaning
Yes
5
Which uses the correct punctuation ?
The teacher yelled.”HEY DON’T DO THAT!”
Bob said, “Clean my room.”
Tom yelled “GO AWAY!”
“The child said , Your so mean.”
6
Which main punctuation ends a sentence?
period
exclamation mark
imperative period
question mark
7
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
8
When is an exclamation mark used?
In the middle of a serious sentence
At the beginning of a humorous sentence
At the end of a sentence with strong emotions
In every complete sentence
9
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Reindeer can fly?
Reindeer can fly!
Reindeer can fly.
10
, / ? ! :
Punctuation rules
Writing
Grammar punctuation
reading
11
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Santa brought presents.
Santa brought presents?
Santa brought presents!
12
what is the definition for an apostrophe.
not sure
a line dash
a punctuation mark (') used to indicate either possession
a line in between some words
13
A comma usually...
indicates a pause
all of the above
merges compound words
is in between every three digits
14
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Is Frosty a snowman.
Is Frosty a snowman!
Is Frosty a snowman?
15
Which of these sentences uses brackets correctly?
Waltham Leas my (school is) awesome.
Waltham Leas my school (is awesome).
Waltham Leas (my school) is awesome.
(Waltham Leas) my school is awesome.
16
An ellipsis is ?
;
:
!
...
17
What type of punctuation is this?
Hyphen
Dash
Ellipses
Semicolon
18
What is an ellipsis?
A set of three periods (. . .) indicating an omission.
Indicates the reader to read faster.
A series of exclamation marks indicating a great amount of excitement.
all of the above
19
What punctuation is used around a speakers exact words?
Parenthesis
Brackets
Quotation marks
Semi colons
20
Which Uses the correct punctuation ?
Papa asked.”Telling Lies”
Jonny said, “No papa”
“Jessica said, Tell me secrets”
Alex said, Hi
21
A semicolon is a punctuation mark indicating a pause between
2 main clauses
2 compound sentences
2 phrases
2 complex sentences
22
An example of a colon is...
Matt learned something about Noah: he is athletic
Matt learned, Noah is funny
Kevin is good at running, jumping, and climbing
Matt, Kevin, and Macy are: friends
23
Which one uses quotation marks correctly?
She said "How are you?
She "said How are you?"
She said "How are you"?
She said "How are you?"
24
When should a semicolon be used?
When linking a independent clause and a dependent clause
When linking two dependent clauses that are closely related in thought
When linking two independent clauses that are closely related in thought
When linking two independent clauses and two dependent clauses
25
Select the correct use of possessive apostrophe
Her overdraft had reached it's limit
Her father was late for hi's train
Sarah said the money for her's to spend if she wanted to
Her shoes' receipt was in the bag
26
What is the correct way to use an exclamation mark?
None of these
Omg no way!
Have you seen my brother!
How are you doing!
27
What does a colon do?
Introduces food
Introduces sleep
Give different pauses
Introduces lists, series, quotations, and explanations
28
Which punctuation is the "Colon?"
:
-
,
;
29
Name the punctuation mark
long dash
line
dash
semi dash
30
Name the punctuation mark
marks
brackets
line break
closing brackets
31
Parenthesis are used to
highlight important points of information.
demonstrate you know what punctuation is.
incorporate additional information into a sentence.
generally replace any type of other punctuation.

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