GN SAT-Style Punctuation Quiz

Which choice best completes the sentence with the correct punctuation? Zayd enjoys reading graphic novels__ he finds them engaging and thought-provoking.

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Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

• Durran appreciates three subjects in school, history, science, and literature.

• Durran appreciates three subjects in school: history, science, and literature.

• Durran appreciates three subjects: in school history, science, and literature.

• Durran appreciates three subjects in school; history, science, and literature.

Which choice best corrects the underlined portion of the sentence? Kannon’s favorite book series is full of surprises, he never knows what will happen next.

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• surprises; he never

• surprises: he never

• surprises—he never

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

• Isaiah's ability to explain ideas clearly makes him a great study partner.

• Isaiahs ability to explain ideas clearly makes him a great study partner.

• Isaiah's' ability to explain ideas clearly makes him a great study partner.

• Isaiahs' ability to explain ideas clearly makes him a great study partner.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash correctly?

• Zatk’s teammates admire his leadership—but they also appreciate his kindness.

• Zatk’s teammates admire his leadership—but, they also appreciate his kindness.

• Zatk’s teammates admire his leadership—but they also appreciate—his kindness.

• Zatk’s teammates admire his leadership—but; they also appreciate his kindness.

Which choice best completes the sentence with the correct punctuation? Fin has one major goal for the school year__ to improve his writing skills.

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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?

• Akeelah’s essays are always insightful, they impress her teachers.

• Akeelah’s essays are always insightful; they impress her teachers.

• Akeelah’s essays are always insightful: they impress her teachers.

• Akeelah’s essays are always insightful—they impress, her teachers.

Which choice best corrects the underlined portion of the sentence? Malaya had one goal for the trimester__ to pass all of her classes with high grades.

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Which of the following uses an apostrophe correctly?

• Zayd's determination helps him succeed in challenging courses.

• Zayds' determination helps him succeed in challenging courses.

• Zayds determination helps him succeed in challenging courses.

• Zayd's determination helps him succeed in challenging courses, and stay focused.

Which choice best completes the sentence with the correct punctuation? Durran had always been a quiet student__ but now, he was speaking up and leading discussions.

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