Mechanics Test 2

Select the rule that applies to a period

• to clarify dates and geographical names
• follows a word, phrase, or sentence that asks a question
• after a word, a phrase, or a sentence that shows strong emotion
• indicates the end of a sentence or an abbreviation

Select the rule that applies to a question mark

• to clarify dates and geographical names
• follows a word, phrase, or sentence that asks a question
• after a word, a phrase, or a sentence that shows strong emotion
• indicates the end of a sentence or an abbreviation

Select the rule that applies to an exclamation mark

• to clarify dates and geographical names
• follows a word, phrase, or sentence that asks a question
• after a word, a phrase, or a sentence that shows strong emotion
• indicates the end of a sentence or an abbreviation

Select the option that correctly uses periods.

• Yes, bats are mammals
• No. I haven’t seen your keys.
• Well, I thought it was an excellent question.
• Oh. it looks like a rainstorm is coming

Select the option that correctly uses question marks.

• You said you pitched today. How many innings.
• Where will the new stadium be built?
• How long does it take to build a stadium.
• You weren’t at the last game. Why.

Select the option that correctly uses exclamation points.

• What a glorious day it is!
• Go! Away!
• Absolutely not. I can’t help you out again.
• Wow. I can’t believe my eyes!

True or False: You should only use exclamation marks if the sentence shows no emotion?

• True
• False

True or False: A single word or a brief phrase that is asking a direct question should be punctuated with a question mark?

• True
• False

Choose the correct sentence that uses a comma and conjunction correctly. (FANBOYS)

• She wanted to go, but it was raining.
• She wanted to go but, it was raining.
• She wanted to go but it was raining.
• She wanted, to go but it was raining.

Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly after an introductory phrase.

• After the game we went for ice cream.
• After the game, we went for ice cream.
• After the game we, went for ice cream.
• After, the game we went for ice cream.