Basic Punctuation 2
Authored by LYNDA BLY
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2C
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