Which sentence is correctly punctuated.

Freezing temperatures give me goosebumps.

Which list of items needs commas?

I enjoy football basketball and soccer.

Which of the following is a complete quotation?

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

Which of the following sentences has a capitalization error?

the cat chased the mouse down the hall.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma incorrectly?

According to science people "science rules!"

Which sentence needs a comma?

Joe will either cross the bridge or jump over the river.

Which sentence has either a capitalization error or a punctuation error?

I went to the doctor but nothing was wrong with me.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

Bill Belichick said, "Do your job."

Which sentence has either a capitalization error or a punctuation error?

The Chickadee is the state bird for the state of maine.

Which of following lists uses commas (,) incorrectly?

I hugged, my mom, dad grandpa and grandma.

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Punctuation and Capitalization Review

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1
Which sentence is correctly punctuated.
Teachers sometimes get stressed'
The broccoli scared me:
Freezing temperatures give me goosebumps.
The deer frolicked in the field;
2
Which of the following is not a proper noun?
Liberty Bell
Abraham Lincoln
President
Missouri
3
Which list of items needs commas?
Destroy the cars and trucks.
I enjoy football basketball and soccer.
Help me find my sanity and my energy.
I picked up my dog and my cat.
4
Which of the following is a complete quotation?
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
"Donuts."
"Trial and error."
"Good luck!"
5
Fill in the blank. Use a comma and a ______ to connect 2 sentences.
adjective
meatball
conjunction
preposition
6
Which sentence is NOT correctly punctuated?
These blueberries taste fresh
Nothing can outlast time.
The table is on the floor.
Soon you will discover the true meaning of pain.
7
Which of the following sentences has a capitalization error?
the cat chased the mouse down the hall.
Andy took a nap under his desk with the lights out.
A mouse escaped from the science lab.
I feel a bit queasy.
8
Which of the following sentences uses a comma incorrectly?
Copernicus stated, "9 planets are in the solar system."
According to science people "science rules!"
Mom said, "Quit jumping on the couch!"
Per English enthusiasts, "Reading is the key to all doors."
9
Fill in the blank. Capitalize the ________ word in a sentence.
third
first
fourth
second
10
Which sentence has either a punctuation error, or a capitalization error?
dogs are loyal pets.
I was not listening.
I did not read the directions.
I feel so relaxed right now.
11
What do you end a sentence with?
semi colon (;)
comma (,)
colon (:)
period (.)
12
Fill in the blank. Capitalize the 1st word in a complete quotation. A complete quotation is ___
a full sentence.
a part of a sentence.
whatever you want it to be.
a half sentence.
13
Always capitalize what word?
I
President
Teacher
A
14
Which sentence needs a comma?
Going to bed is overrated, so I just stay up late.
School can be stressful, but you can learn some stuff.
The senator wrote a bill, and saved 15% on car insurance.
Joe will either cross the bridge or jump over the river.
15
Which of the following is NOT a complete quotation?
"The end is the beginning."
"False evidence."
"Save the drama for your mama."
"Behold, the boy has become a man."
16
Which sentence has either a capitalization error or a punctuation error?
Fancy meeting you here.
I think we've crossed paths before.
This is your last chance
Please listen to me.
17
Which sentence has either a capitalization error or a punctuation error?
I went to the doctor but nothing was wrong with me.
I bought nachos, cheese, and peppers.
I'm in the store, and I'm singing.
According to Jeff, "The show starts tonight."
18
Which sentence has a capitalization error?
Will i ever make it to summer?
Can I get a witness?!
I don't understand what you are saying.
Thank you, but I already have a cucumber.
19
Which of the following is a proper noun and must be capitalized?
lake superior
ocean
restaurant
beef
20
Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?
Per, the New York Times "fall back."
The angry possum stated "It was to die for."
Bill Belichick said, "Do your job."
According to, Biff "Oranges are tasty."
21
Which of the following is a proper noun that should always be capitalized?
doctor
alaska
soccer
bicycle
22
Which word is NOT a conjunction?
but
and
or
about
23
Which sentence has either a capitalization error or a punctuation error?
The Chickadee is the state bird for the state of maine.
Your hard work will pay off.
Turkey's are unique animals.
The evidence has been contaminated.
24
Which of following lists uses commas (,) incorrectly?
I found starfish, lobsters, crabs, sea horses, and sea weed.
I stepped on a taco, a biscuit, and a twig.
I hugged, my mom, dad grandpa and grandma.
I'll sleep on a bed, in a chair, or on the floor.

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