Punctuation Quiz
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An ellipsis (...) in the middle of a quote
Emphasizes a point
Indicates a pause in speech
Shows an omission (leaving out) of words
Separates items in a list
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using dashes in writing?
To indicate a whisper
To show a sudden break in thought
To replace all other punctuation
To connect words in compound adjectives
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses commas for a series of adjectives?
The old, rusty car broke down.
The old rusty, car broke down.
The, old, rusty car broke down.
The old rusty car, broke down.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Dashes can be used to:
Replace periods in all sentences
Indicate whispering in dialogue
Set off a summary or explanation
Separate every word for emphasis
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Commas are used in dates to:
Separate the day from the year
Separate the month from the day
Separate the year from the era (BC/AD)
Separate each number in the year
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An ellipsis at the beginning of a quote indicates:
The quote starts mid-sentence
The speaker is unsure
The quote is from a famous person
The quote is very long
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a question mark appropriately?
I can't believe you did that?
Could you give me that book?
The movie was okay!
We're going to the park.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
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