Punctuation Mastery for 6th Graders

What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

• Period

Identify the part of speech for the underlined word: 'The cat _ran_ quickly.'

• adverb

• adjective

• verb

• noun

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A) I like apples B) I like apples. C) I like apples!

• I like apples?

• I like apples;

• B) I like apples.

• I like apples:

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

• To emphasize important words

• To replace periods in a sentence

• To indicate a question

• To indicate a pause, separate items, or clarify meaning.

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'He _go_ to the store every Saturday.'

• gone

• go

• goes

• going

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly? A) She said, I am here. B) She said, 'I am here.' C) She said 'I am here.'

• She said, "I am here."

• B) She said, 'I am here.'

• She said, 'I am here!.'

• She said, I am here!

What punctuation is needed in this sentence: 'Its a beautiful day'?

• Its a beautiful, day.

• It's a beautiful day.

• Its a beautifull day.

• Its a beautiful day.

Identify the error in this sentence: 'The dog chased it's tail.'

• it's

• its

• their

• his

What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

• To show a pause in a sentence.

• To express strong feelings or commands.

• To separate items in a list.

• To indicate a question is being asked.

Which of the following is a compound sentence? A) I like to read. B) I like to read, and I like to write. C) Reading is fun.

• I enjoy writing.

• I read every day.

• Writing is my favorite hobby.

• B) I like to read, and I like to write.