Punctuation

Punctuation is a system of symbols that we use when _______ a language.

• speaking

• writing

• hearing

What are the symbols used in this system called?

• punctuals

• punctuations

• punctuation marks

Which are examples of punctuation marks?

• commas and full stops

• dollar and pound signs

• plus and minus signs

"Full stops" are also called

• periods

• endings

• points

Which CANNOT come at the end of a sentence?

• a period

• a colon

• an exclamation mark

You must put a space ______ every comma in a sentence.

• before

• around

• after

What's the punctuation mark indicating a question called?

• a question tag

• a question mark

• a question sign

Which can be used to express strong feelings in written English?

• an exclamation mark

• a quotation mark

• a backslash

Quotation marks are put _______ the words being quoted.

• before

• after

• before and after

In British English, ( ) are called "round brackets", but in American English they're often called

• round braces

• square brackets

• parentheses