Basic Punctuation 2

Which of these requires a period at the end?

• a command

• a question

• an exclamation

• none of these

Answer explanation

Two types of sentences end with a period - statements and commands. Since statement is not a choice, the answer must be command.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which of the following sentences should have an exclamation point at the end instead of a period?

• Mrs. Bly asked Cesar to pass out the papers.

• I need a new set of earbuds.

• Watch out for that rattlesnake near your foot.

• Let's meet back here in one hour.

Answer explanation

An exclamation is used to show STRONG emotion/feeling. The danger or fright caused by a snake would involve strong feeling (such as panic). None of the other sentence include a words or carry a message that would show strong feeling.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which of the following sentences needs a question mark at the end instead of a period?

• Please tell me what time you will pick me up.

• Do you think I will be able to pass the test.

• I don't know how to fix this bike.

• Put the broom back in the closet, Chase.

Answer explanation

Only one of these sentences is asking something. The words "Do you" indicate this.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• We picked beans, carrots, and tomatoes in the garden.

• Johanna left, but the rest of us stayed later.

• Destiny, do you like cookies.

• Hurry, or we will miss the bus!

Answer explanation

"Destiny, do you like cookies?" is a question and needs to end with a question mark, as shown here.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed on July, 4, 1776.

• The mayor of Chicago, Illinois is a woman.

• Mars, Venus, and Mercury are all planets located in our solar system.

• Julian, don't forget to lock the car!

Answer explanation

The date should not contain two commas - only one (between the day and the year). The comma after the month (July) is not correct.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• Participating and paying attention in class will make you a better student.

• The wedding will be held on October 18th in Boston.

• Can you find Luray, Virginia on a map?

• We put peanuts coconut flakes and chocolate chips in the cookies.

Answer explanation

This is a list of ingredients, and the first two should be separated by commas.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• Orlando, Florida is a popular place for tourists to visit.

• Please tell your friend that I cant come to her party.

• The team warmed up by running laps, stretching, and lifting weights.

• I missed the bus this morning, so my dad had to drive me to school.

Answer explanation

This sentence contains a contraction (can't = can not) that is missing its apostrophe.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence contains a punctuation error?

• I told Katelyn that shell be invited to my party.

• My house was robbed last night!

• Why did Alexia ask Tyler to help her?

• The cruise will depart for the Bahamas on September 30, 2024.

Answer explanation

This sentence contains a contraction (she'll = she will) which is missing its apostrophe.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark is used to help a reader understand that a pause is needed?

• a question mark

• an exclamation point

• a period

• a comma

Answer explanation

A period tells a reader to "stop", while a comma means "slow down" (pause).

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose any rule that is stated correctly (there might be more than one correct answer):

• In a contraction, an apostrophe is used to show where a letter or letters has been taken out when two words are combined.

• When writing a full date, a comma belongs between the month and the day.

• A comma is not needed between a city and state.

• An apostrophe is used with the letter "s" to show ownership when writing a possessive noun.

Answer explanation

Two of these statements are incorrect.

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CCSS.L.2.2C