Which sentence correctly uses punctuation?

She called her best friend—Olivia.

Which sentence correctly uses an em dash?

The movie—though long—was exciting.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

I wanted to go swimming; however, it was too cold.

Which sentence correctly uses commas?

The dog barked loudly, and it scared the mailman.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a colon?

Separating two independent clauses.

Which sentence is incorrect?

The students backpack's were heavy.

Which sentence correctly uses em dashes?

The book—which was her favorite—was on the table.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

He wanted three things—food, shelter, and safety.

When should you use an em dash instead of commas?

To set off a non-essential phrase in an informal way.

Which sentence correctly joins two independent clauses?

She loves coffee; he prefers tea.

Where should the comma go? "Before leaving the house Tom grabbed his keys."

Before leaving the house, Tom grabbed his keys.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

There are three choices: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

My sister, who loves baking, made cookies.

Which sentence correctly separates two independent clauses?

I love playing soccer. It is my favorite sport.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

She studied all night; as a result, she passed the test.

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1
Which sentence correctly uses punctuation?
She called her best friend—Olivia.
She called her best friend: Olivia.
She called her best friend, Olivia.
She called her best friend; Olivia.
2
Which sentence correctly uses an em dash?
The movie—though long was exciting.
The movie—though long—was exciting.
The movie though—long—was exciting.
The movie—though, long was exciting.
3
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I wanted to go swimming; but it was too cold.
I wanted to go swimming, it was too cold.
I wanted to go swimming however it was too cold.
I wanted to go swimming; however, it was too cold.
4
Which sentence correctly uses commas?
The dog barked loudly, and scared the mailman.
The dog barked loudly and, scared the mailman.
The dog barked, loudly and scared the mailman.
The dog barked loudly, and it scared the mailman.
5
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a colon?
Separating two independent clauses.
Introducing an explanation.
Introducing a list.
Emphasizing a point.
6
Which sentence is incorrect?
The students' backpacks were heavy.
The students backpack's were heavy.
The student's backpack was heavy.
The students' backpacks were left in the hall.
7
Which sentence correctly uses em dashes?
The book—which was her favorite—was on the table.
The book—which was her favorite, was on the table.
The book which—was her favorite, was on the table.
The book, which was—her favorite—was on the table.
8
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
He wanted three things: food, shelter; and safety.
He wanted three things: food shelter and safety.
He wanted three things—food, shelter, and safety.
He wanted three things food, shelter, and safety.
9
When should you use an em dash instead of commas?
To indicate possession.
To join two independent clauses.
To introduce a list.
To set off a non-essential phrase in an informal way.
10
Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?
The dog's tail was wagging.
The dog tail's was wagging.
The dogs' tail was wagging.
The dogs tail was wagging.
11
Which sentence correctly joins two independent clauses?
She loves coffee; he prefers tea.
She loves coffee, and he prefers tea.
She loves coffee; and he prefers tea.
She loves coffee: he prefers tea.
12
Where should the comma go? "Before leaving the house Tom grabbed his keys."
No comma is needed.
Before leaving the house, Tom grabbed his keys.
Before, leaving the house Tom grabbed his keys.
Before leaving, the house Tom grabbed his keys.
13
Which sentence is correct?
Who's jacket is this?
Whose going to the party?
Whose the best player on the team?
Who's bringing the cake?
14
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
There are three choices: vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
There are three choices; vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
There are three choices vanilla, chocolate: and strawberry.
There are: three choices vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
15
Which of the following is correct?
Its a great day for a picnic.
Its' a great day for a picnic.
It's a great day for a picnic.
It is' a great day for a picnic.
16
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
My sister who loves baking made cookies.
My sister, who loves baking, made cookies.
My sister who, loves baking made cookies.
My sister, who loves baking made cookies.
17
Where should the punctuation go? "I have one goal to win."
I have one goal; to win.
I have one goal: to win.
I have one goal, to win.
I have one goal—to win,
18
Which sentence correctly uses "whose"?
Whose going to win the game?
Who's book is this?
Whose car is parked outside?
Whose coming with us?
19
Which sentence correctly separates two independent clauses?
I love playing soccer. It is my favorite sport.
I love playing soccer is my favorite sport.
I love playing soccer, and is my favorite sport.
I love playing soccer, it is my favorite sport.
20
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
She studied all night, as a result, she passed the test.
She studied all night; as a result, she passed the test.
She studied all night: as a result, she passed the test.
She studied all night; and as a result, she passed the test.

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