Punctuation Practice Quiz

Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas.

• My favorite colors are blue, green and yellow.

• My favorite colors are blue, green, and yellow.

• My favorite colors are blue green, and yellow.

• My favorite colors are, blue, green, and yellow.

Choose the sentence that uses a semicolon correctly.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: "She has three hobbies__ reading, painting, and cycling."

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• She wanted to learn three languages: French, Spanish, and German.

• She wanted to learn: three languages, French, Spanish, and German.

• She wanted: to learn three languages, French, Spanish, and German.

• She: wanted to learn three languages, French, Spanish, and German.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: "He was late__ however, he still managed to catch the train."

Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas.

• The cake, which was chocolate, was delicious.

• The cake which was chocolate, was delicious.

• The cake, which was chocolate was delicious.

• The cake which, was chocolate, was delicious.

Open-ended: Explain how a semicolon can be used to connect two independent clauses. Provide an example in your explanation.

Match the punctuation mark with its correct usage.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon.

• There are three things I need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs.

• There are: three things I need to buy, milk, bread, and eggs.

• There are three things: I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs.

• There are three things I need: to buy milk, bread, and eggs.

Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation: "The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM__ please be on time."