L1 Punctuation and its uses

The punctuation used to show excitement, enthusiasm, or a strong emotion is called an _ mark

What does the apostrophe show in this sentence? "The cat's kittens crawled in the kitchen."

• that "cat's" has been shortened from more than one word

• the kittens belong to one cat

• the kittens belong to plural cats

• the cat is the kittens

Which name DOES NOT need an extra s after the apostrophe to show possession? e.g. "Arjun's dad."

• James

• John

• Jack

• Jill

Use an apostrophe to change one word to make a contraction: "I cannot believe the mess in the bedroom."

contractions (can't, won't, haven't, I'm) make a text more

• formal

• informal

• instructive

Which option uses a plural possessive correctly?

• the dogs' toys are all over the carpet

• will you put the dogs' blanket back in his bed?

• the dogs' have been running all over the place

• the dog's paws are filthy

Which is the best punctuation to end this sentence and show happiness: I'm sure you'll have a great time

• .

• ...

• !

• ?

Which is the best punctuation to complete this sentence: Would you ever consider doing something like this

• .

• !

• ...

• ?

What does the ellipsis show here? "Studies show that people who eat more fibre and vegetables ... have better heart health."

• suspense

• excitement

• a formal tone

• that some information has been omitted (left out)

What punctuation could replace the commas in this sentence: "The dogs, both aged 12, are looking for their forever homes."

• brackets ( )

• semicolon ;

• exclamation mark !

• ellipsis ...