Punctuation Quiz

When should a comma be used in a sentence?

• To emphasize a particular word

• To separate vowels in a word

• To indicate the end of a sentence

• To separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence, after an introductory phrase or clause, and before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

Which of the following is the correct use of quotation marks?

• She said, Hello!'

• She said, 'Hello'

• She said, 'Hello!'

• She said, 'Hello'

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in a word?

• To show possession or indicate omitted letters

• To add emphasis to a word

• To indicate a plural noun

• To separate syllables in a word

Choose the correct use of a colon in a sentence.

• To connect two independent clauses

• To introduce a list, explanation, or example

• To indicate possession

• To end a sentence

Select the sentence with the appropriate semicolon usage.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries; however, I forgot my wallet.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries however, I forgot my wallet.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries however I forgot my wallet.

• I went to the store to buy some groceries, but I forgot my wallet.

In which of the following sentences is the comma used incorrectly?

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Which word uses an apostrophe to show possession?

• word's

• word's'

• words

• word'ss

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon.

• She had one goal: to finish the race in under 3 hours.

• The concert was amazing: the band played all their hit songs.

• The company has three main goals: to increase revenue, to expand internationally, and to improve customer satisfaction.

• I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.

Select the sentence with the appropriate semicolon usage.

• I have a big test tomorrow. I need to study all night.

• I have a big test tomorrow I need to study all night.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I need to study all night.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study all night.