Punctuation Marks

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence?

• -

• ,

• .

• !

What is the correct usage of a dash in a sentence?

• A dash can be used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to set off a parenthetical statement.

• A dash is used to separate items in a list.

• A dash is used to indicate a question or exclamation.

• A dash is used to connect two independent clauses.

In which of the following situations would you use a colon?

• To separate paragraphs, to indicate a range, and to introduce a definition.

• To introduce a list, to separate hours and minutes in time, and to introduce a quote or a speech.

• To separate clauses, to indicate a comparison, and to introduce a conclusion.

• To separate items in a series, to indicate a ratio, and to introduce a question.

What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a sentence?

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To emphasize a word or phrase

• To separate two independent clauses or items in a list.

• To indicate a question

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or an explanation?

• :

• -

• ;

• ,

When should you use a dash instead of a comma or parentheses?

• To indicate a pause or break in a sentence.

• To separate items in a list.

• To show a range or span of numbers.

• To emphasize a phrase or provide additional information in a sentence.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence?

• ;

• ,

• .

• :

What is the correct way to use a semicolon to join two independent clauses?

• Placing the semicolon at the beginning of the second clause.

• Placing the semicolon at the end of the first clause.

• Placing the semicolon after a coordinating conjunction.

• Placing the semicolon between the two clauses without using a coordinating conjunction.

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or a separation of ideas within a sentence?

• comma

• question mark

• exclamation mark

• period

When should you use a colon instead of a semicolon or a dash?

• When separating independent clauses in a sentence.

• When indicating a pause or interruption in a sentence.

• When connecting two closely related independent clauses.

• When introducing a list, an explanation, a quotation, or in time expressions.