Basic Punctuation Formative

Which of these requires a period at the end?

• a question

• a command

• an exclamation

• none of the above

Answer explanation

Two kinds of sentences - statements and commands - require periods at the end. A question needs a question mark, and an exclamation should end with an exclamation point.

Which of the following sentences should have an exclamation point at the end instead of a period?

• Please come take this trash away.

• Watch out for that rattlesnake near your foot.

• I need a new set of earbuds.

• Let's meet back here in one hour.

Answer explanation

A rattlesnake could be very dangerous, so this would most likely be shouted as a warning. The other sentences don't contain information that would involve strong feeling.

Which of the following sentences needs a question mark instead of a period?

• Please tell me what time you will pick me up.

• I don't know how to fix this bike.

• Do you think I can pass the test.

• Put the broom back in the closet, Alan.

Answer explanation

"Do you think"....this is a question starter and requires an answer of "yes" or "no". None of the other choices are asking something,

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CCSS.L.6.6

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• We picked beans, carrots, and tomatoes in the garden.

• Jessica, do you like cookies or cake.

• Michael left, but the rest of us stayed later.

• Hurry, we are about to miss the bus!

Answer explanation

Jessica is being ASKED if she likes cookies or cake - so this sentence should end with a question mark, not a period.

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed on July, 4, 1776.

• Mars, Venus, and Mercury are all planets located in our solar system.

• Is the mayor of Chicago, Illinois a woman?

• Martin, someone just hit our car!

Answer explanation

The correct way to write this date would be July 4, 1776. Only one comma is needed in a full date - and it should be put between the day (4th) and the year (1776). No comma is supposed to be placed right after the month.

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• Participating in class and doing homework will help you be a better student.

• The wedding will be held on October 14 in Boston.

• Can you find Luray, Virginia on a map?

• We put raisins nuts, chocolate chips and coconut in the cookies.

Answer explanation

Raisins and nuts are two separate ingredients, and so the need to have a comma between them to show this.

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• Orlando, Florida is a popular place for people to visit.

• The team warmed up by running laps, stretching, and lifting weights.

• Tell your sister that I can't come to her party

• I missed the bus this morning, so my dad had to drive me to school.

Answer explanation

This sentence doesn't have any end punctuation mark - it is missing a period.

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CCSS.L.6.6

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• The dog wagged it's tail.

• My oldest sister, Katie, is a waitress at Olive Garden.

• What time do you want to leave for the concert?

• You're going to need your chrome book today.

Answer explanation

it's = "it is" ( a contraction)

It wouldn't make sense to say "the dog wagged it is tail. "

You need the possessive pronoun "its" (no apostrophe) which means "the tail that BELONGS to IT".

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• If you see my missing backpack, will you please let me know?

• Don't forget to pack a raincoat and rain boots for our camping trip.

• Is San Diego California located on the Pacific coast?

• One member of the group is missing!

Answer explanation

A comma is needed between the city (San Diego) and the state (California). This comma is missing.

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CCSS.L.6.6

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• My house, the one with black shutters and a red door, is the only home on the street with a pool.

• We hiked, fished, and kayaked yesterday afternoon.

• Logan showed Tyler how to change the water in the fish tank.

• I have basketball practice at the recreation center on Mondays Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Answer explanation

This sentence contains a list of the days that practice is held - so commas are needed between the days mentioned. Although there IS a comma after Wednesday, there is no comma after Monday. This is the mistake.

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CCSS.L.6.2A