Punctuation and Spelling

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the period correctly?

• I am going to the store

• I am going to the store.

• I am going to the store!

• I am going to the store?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the question mark correctly?

• Are you comign with us.

• You are coming with us?

• Are you coming with us?

• You're coming with us.

Multiple Choice

Select the sentence that correctly uses the period in the abbreviation.

• Dr Sarah will see you now.

• Dr. Sarah will see you now.

• D.r Sarah will see you now.

• Dr Sarah will see you now?

• D.r. Sarah will see you now.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

• The meeting will start at 2 p.m.

• She graduated with a Ph. D in 2002

• The movie starts at 7:30 P.M.

• I will meet you at 8:00 a.m.

Multiple Choice

In which sentence should a question mark replace the period?

• How did you solve that problem.

• This is a tricky question

• You should show your work

• Did he come to school? Oh, yes...I see him.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

• The dogs bone was buried in the yard.

• The dog's bone was buried in the yard.

• The dogs's bone was buried in the yard.

• The dogs bone's was buried in the yard.

Fill in the Blank

We will meet at the ____(teacher) desk after class.

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Multiple Choice

Which is an incorrect sentence?

• That is Jessica's book.

• The teachers' lounge is closed today.

• The cats are chasing their tails.

• Its a beautiful day outside.

Fill in the Blank

____ (it) not to late to join the soccer team.

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Multiple Select

Which sentence(s) correctly uses apostrophes to show possession?

• The girls are practicing their dance routine.

• The girls' dance routine is impressive.

• The girls dance's routine is impressive.

• The girls are dancing beautifully.

• The girls's are practicing their dance routine.

Fill in the Blank

The ___(student) project won first place!

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Multiple Select

Which sentences correctly uses commas with an appositive phrase?

• My brother John, who is an engineer loves building things.

• My brother, John, who is an engineer, loves building things.

• My brother John, who is an engineer, loves building things.

• My brother John who is an engineer, loves building things.

Multiple Choice

Select the sentence that correctly uses commas with a parenthetical expression.

• The concert, in fact was amazing.

• The concert, in fact, was amazing.

• The concert in fact, was amazing.

• The concert in, fact, was amazing.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an interjection?

• Wow, that's an incredible story!

• Wow that's an incredible story!

• Wow that's an incredible story!

• Wow, that's an, incredible story!

Multiple Choice

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage in a compound sentence.

• Ì wanted to go to the park but, it started to rain.

• I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain.

• I wanted, to go to the park but it started to rain.

• I wanted to go, to the park, but it started to rain.

Multiple Choice

Which change in capitalization should we make here?

the weather is cold today.

• The weather is cold today.
• The weather Is cold today.
• the Weather is cold today.
• The Weather is Cold Today.

Multiple Choice

What do I need to fix here?

Marcy rode to soccer practice with edward.

• Marcy rode to soccer practice with Edward.
• Marcy rode to soccer practice with her friends.
• Edward rode to soccer practice with Marcy.
• Marcy walked to soccer practice with Edward.

Multiple Choice

Which one uses correct capitalization?

• Have you seen “star wars”?

• One of the main characters is Princess leia.

• My favorite character is Yoda.

• I would like to have a ship like the millennium falcon.

Multiple Choice

What word best fills in the blank in the sentence below?

My unusual parrot ___________ eat 

a single cracker.

• won't

• wasn't

• isn't

• don't

Multiple Choice

Where should commas be placed in the sentence below?

You must bring your ticket lunch and spending money.

• after your and must

• after ticket and lunch

• after bring and lunch

• after your and ticket and lunch

Multiple Choice

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence below?

Please place a pencil, a pair of scissors and two sheets of paper on your desk.

• after the word paper

• after the word please

• before the word of

• after the word sheets

Fill in the Blank

Which end mark should be placed on the sentence below for it to be correct? (write the end mark)

Did you feed your dog this morning.

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Multiple Choice

Which change in punctuation should be made in the sentence below?

Why are you always late for class.

• Why are you always late for class?
• Why are you always late for class,
• Why are you always late for class;
• Why are you always late for class!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has correct end punctuation?

• Where did you find that cute puppy.

• What a great, big grin he has on his face!

• Roll over, you good girl?

• Why can’t we keep her.