Punctuation Review Quiz

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The ducks wings help it fly and escape predators easily.

• wings'
• duck's
• predator's
• ducks'

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

The books that belong to the students...

• The student's book's
• The students' books'
• The students' books
• The students books

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

• My wifes diamond's are the best in the country.
• Greece has many beautiful island's.
• They own several splendid house's.
• The two boys' friendship has stood the test of time

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

• The garden contained; vegetables they will harvest them in fall.

• The garden contained vegetables; they will harvest them in fall.

• The garden contained vegetables they will; harvest them in fall.

• The garden contained vegetables, they will harvest them in fall.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence that uses the semicolon correctly.

• All of the garden tools are kept in; the garage they are cleaned every spring.

• All of the garden tools are kept in the garage; they are cleaned every spring.

• All of the garden tools are kept in the garage they are cleaned every spring.

• All of the garden; tools are kept in the garage they are cleaned every spring.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

There are two kinds of fruit on the table ___ oranges and apples.

• 
• 
• 
• no punctuation needed

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which is a reason for using a semicolon?

• Use a semicolon to join two related independent clauses.

• Use a semicolon to separate information.

• Use a semicolon to show a long pause in a sentence.

• Use a semicolon to join two different independent clauses that have nothing in common.

Which punctuation mark do I used before a list of items? 

• Semicolon
• Colon
• Comma
• None of the Above

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

I like work: it fascinates me.
Is the colon used correctly?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.L.11-12.2

Young-Hee failed her English test nevertheless she was able to get a good job.

• Young-Hee failed her English test: nevertheless she was able to get a good job.

• Young-Hee failed her English test ; nevertheless she was able to get a good job.

• Young-Hee failed her English test, nevertheless; she was able to get a good job.

• Young-Hee failed her English test ; nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A