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Punctuation Pre-Test
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1
Where does the apostrophe go in a contraction?
you don't use apostrophes in contractions
only in place of the letter "o"
where there are missing letters when two words are fused
where the two words are fused
2
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? Although Coach cancelled practice __ he still wants us to train at home.
' (apostrophe)
, (comma)
; (semicolon)
: (colon)
3
Where do the two errors occur in this sentence? I said "I have to leave, the bus is coming. Bye!"
Bye!"
I said "I have...
to leave, the bus...
is coming.
4
This sentence does not need a comma: I only talk on the phone because I abhor texting.
True
False
5
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? Grammar is difficult ___ the rules are hard to remember.
' (apostrophe)
: (colon)
, (comma)
; (semicolon)
6
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? “If you care to join the club,” began Mr. Chi ___“you need to pay dues.”
; (semicolon)
. (period)
: (colon)
, (comma)
7
Which word completes the sentence correctly? The three ______ sons were all in the same scout troop.
women's
woman's
womans'
womens'
8
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? My dad forced me to watch Talladega Nights __The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.
, (comma)
; (semicolon)
. (period)
: (colon)
9
Is this punctuation correct? I said "I have to leave, the bus is coming."
False
True
10
This sentence is correct: My favorite short story, "The Lottery," is a dark tale by Shirley Jackson.
True
False
11
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? I have three close friends ___ Marley, Carly, and Gnarly.
, (comma)
' (apostrophe)
; (semicolon)
: (colon)
12
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? I needed to go grocery shopping ___ however, I left my wallet at home.
' (apostrophe)
; (semicolon)
, (comma)
: (colon)
13
Which punctuation mark completes the sentence? At the beginning of the class ___ you should start on the warm-up.
, (comma)
' (apostrophe)
: (colon)
; (semicolon)
14
Which answer choice correctly fills in the blank? The ____ cage needs cleaning. (plural possessive)
mice's
mouses'
mices'
mouse's