Grammar and Punctuation Quiz

Choose the sentence that is free from errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation.

• An netsuke, a kind of decorative pin, was used to hang small things from the sash of a kimono.

• A netsuke, a kind of decorative pen, was used to hang small things from the sash of a kimono.

• A netsuke, a kind of decorative pin, was used to hang small things from the sash of a kimono.

• A netsuke, a kind of decorative pin, was used to hang small things from the sash of a Kimono.

What is an appositive and how is it punctuated?

• it's dialogue that needs semicolons

• it's extra explanatory information that is set off with commas

• it's information that isn't important set off with colons

• it's items in a series set off with quotes

When do you know whether to use the article a versus an?

• use a before consonants & an before vowels and vowel sounds

• use either anytime you want

• always use a in a sentence, but never use an

• you are never supposed to use either

Choose the sentence that is free from errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization.

• "The netsuke would slide under a persons sash and hold a box or pouch in place," said Mr Washington.

• "The netsuke would slide under a persons' sash and hold a box or pouch in place," said Mr. Washington.

• "The netsuke would slide under a person's sash and hold a box or pouch in place," said Mr. Washington.

• "The netsuke would slide under a person's sash and hold a box or pouch in place" said Mr. Washington.

What does it mean when a word is a possessive?

• it is dialogue and uses quotes

• it means it has control of itself and all other words in the sentence

• don't know

• it owns nothing and uses no punctuation

• it uses an apostrophe to show ownership

What punctuation mark is used after abbreviated titles?

• quotes

• semicolons

• commas

• periods

• question marks