Punctuation and Colloquialism

Which answer has the comma in the CORRECT place?

• "I can't go, today Sam" Tony said.

• After fishing we, ate swam and relaxed.

• Charles wants to go but, Tom can't.

• Dan, my neighbour, said he will meet us.

Which answer has the comma in the INCORRECT place?

• I was born on October 15, 1987, in Brisbane, QLD.

• My brand-new, ski pants got ripped.

• Pam, who is my neighbour, loves gardening.

• The detective was stumped, but I was not!

Which answer has colon in the CORRECT place?

• Will you be done: by 100?

• I woke up at: 730.

• Bring these: items socks, shoes, and food.

• Before 4:30, it was bright and sunny.

Which answers has the colon in the CORRECT place?

• Please: use this door.

• Sincerely yours: Michael.

• Take these things: a book, a pen, and some paper.

• It is 61:5 A.M.

Which answer needs an apostrophe?

• Our dogs fur is thicker in winter.

• Your gloves are in the car.

• Keith brough home two loaves of bread.

• Our neighbours bought a dog.

Which answer has the apostrophes in the CORRECT place?

• I ca'nt meet you until 6:30.

• Il'l walk the dog.

• It's 12:00, and I am late!

• The dog shook it's head.

Which answer has the semicolon in the CORRECT place?

• Canada is large in area; but not in population.

• My favourite subjects are Maths; English; and P.E.

• Walk carefully; the ground is full of holes.

• I have one thing to say to you; goodbye.

Which of these answers are pronouns and NEED a capital letter?

• furniture store

• xbox

• shopping mall

• the broncos

• metricon stadium

What does TROOPER mean?

• A camp leader

• A police officer

• A wealthy gentleman

• A horse farmer

What is a SQUATTER (as used by those from Ned Kelly's time)?

• A type of duck

• To crouch with knees bent

• Pays rent on a select area of land

• Someone who claims unowned land first