Complete Sentences: Punctuation in Sentences

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a declarative sentence?

• period

• question mark

• comma

• exclamation mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list within a sentence?

• semicolon

• exclamation mark

• question mark

• comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In a sentence, where should a comma be placed when addressing someone directly?

• Before the name or title of the person being addressed directly.

• In the middle of the name or title of the person being addressed directly.

• At the end of the sentence when addressing someone directly.

• After the name or title of the person being addressed directly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence?

• exclamation mark

• comma

• semicolon

• question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

When should a question mark be used in a sentence?

• At the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

• At the beginning of a sentence to indicate a question

• In the middle of a sentence to emphasize a point

• Only in formal writing, not in casual conversation

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark is used to show excitement or emphasis in a sentence?

• !

• *

• ?

• ^

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

• question mark

• exclamation mark

• semicolon

• comma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

In a sentence, where should quotation marks be placed when quoting someone's words?

• At the beginning and end of the quoted words.

• At the end of the quoted words only

• Quotation marks are not needed when quoting someone's words

• Only at the beginning of the quoted words

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession in a sentence?

• comma

• apostrophe

• semicolon

• exclamation mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

When should an exclamation mark be used in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To express strong emotions, excitement, surprise, or emphasis.

• To separate items in a list

• To show sadness or disappointment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B