Punctuation Marks

Punctuation Marks

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Punctuation Marks

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

-

,

.

!

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

:

-

;

,

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

;

,

.

:

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