PUNCTUATION QUIZ

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

• speaking

• writing

• hearing

Which are examples of punctuation marks?

• commas and full stops

• dollar and pound signs

• plus and minus signs

"Full stops" are also called

• points

• periods

• endings

Which CANNOT come at the end of a sentence?

•  a period

•  a colon

• an exclamation mark

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

Decide in the sentence if the commas are used correctly or incorrectly.

My neighbors went shopping, and I went to the movies.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Which word in the sentence needs a capital letter?

Nika and i look much different with our new hairstyles.

• hairstyles

• look

• different

• i

May I borrow your pencil

• .
• !
• $
• ?