Punctuation Worksheet

Which of the following statements best define punctuation marks?

• Punctuation marks are signs that make writing prettier.

• Punctuation marks are symbols or marks that help people to better comprehend written language.

• Punctuation marks are signs.

How many punctuation marks are in the English Language?

• 14

• 24

• 7

All of the following are uses of punctuation marks except?

• to place emphasis on phrases, sentences or words

• to mark a change in tone

• to signify the beginning of a new paragraph.

What name is given to the period, exclamation point and question sign?

• End Punctuation marks

• Standard Punctuation marks

• Middle Punctuation marks

Which sentence type below should end with a question mark?

• Declarative Sentence

• Interrogative Sentence

• Exclamatory Sentence

Which sentence type below should end with a period?

• Declarative Sentence

• Interrogative Sentence

• Exclamatory Sentence

Which sentence type below should end with an exclamation point?

• Declarative Sentence

• Interrogative Sentence

• Exclamatory Sentence

Which of the following is NOT the name of a punctuation mark?

• comma

• semi-colon

• brackets

What other name is given to the period?

• full stop

• stop

• colon

All of the following are uses of the comma (,) except?

• to separate dependent and independent clauses in a sentence.

• to separate dates: specifically, the day from the month and/or the date from the year.

• to end a sentence.