Language Punctuation Quiz

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a series? a) I like apples, bananas and oranges. b) I like apples, bananas, and oranges. c) I like apples bananas and oranges.

• a) I like apples, bananas and oranges.

• c) I like apples bananas and oranges.

• b) I like apples, bananas, and oranges.

• d) I like apples, bananas and, oranges.

Choose the correct contraction for the given sentence: She is not going to the party. a) She's not going to the party. b) She is'nt going to the party. c) She isnt going to the party.

• c) She isnt going to the party.

• a) She's not going to the party.

• d) She is not going to the party.

• b) She is'nt going to the party.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe for possessives? a) The dogs toy is missing. b) The dog's toy is missing. c) The dogs' toy is missing.

• a) The dogs toy is missing.

• c) The dogs' toy is missing.

• d) The dog toy is missing.

• b) The dog's toy is missing.

Choose the sentence with correct end punctuation: a) What a beautiful day! b) What a beautiful day. c) What a beautiful day?

• a

• d

• c

• b

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a series? a) I have a red blue and green pen. b) I have a red, blue, and green pen. c) I have a red blue, and green pen.

• b) I have a red, blue, and green pen.

• a) I have a red blue and green pen.

• c) I have a red blue, and green pen.

• d) I have a red, blue and green pen.

Choose the correct contraction for the given sentence: They will not be able to come. a) They won't be able to come. b) They will'nt be able to come. c) They will not be able to come.

• They won't be able to come.

• They will'nt be able to come.

• They will not be able to come.

• They will not be able to come.

Identify the correct usage of direct address in writing: a) The coach said, Team, you did a great job! b) The coach said Team you did a great job! c) The coach said, Team you did a great job!

• b

• a

• c

• The coach said Team, you did a great job!

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe for possessives? a) The cats toy is missing. b) The cat's toy is missing. c) The cats' toy is missing.

• a) The cats toy is missing.

• c) The cats' toy is missing.

• d) The cat toy is missing.

• b) The cat's toy is missing.

Choose the sentence with correct end punctuation: a) What a surprise! b) What a surprise. c) What a surprise?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Identify the correct usage of direct address in writing:

a) The coach said, Team, you did a great job!

b) The coach said Team you did a great job!

c) The coach said, Team you did a great job!

• b

• a

• c

• The coach said Team, you did a great job!