Punctuation Quiz

When should a comma be used?

• Between a quotation and the rest of the sentence

• After an interjection at the beginning of a sentence

• Before and after a word or phrase that interrupts the main idea of a sentence

• All of the above

What does a comma signify?

• A pause between a quotation and the rest of the sentence

• A pause after an interjection at the beginning of a sentence

• A pause before and after a word or phrase that interrupts the main idea of a sentence

• All of the above

When should a colon be used?

• To introduce a list of items

• To introduce a sentence, a question, or a quotation

• To show time

• All of the above

What is a complete sentence?

• A sentence that includes a subject and a verb

• A sentence that expresses a complete thought

• A sentence that joins two simple sentences with a conjunction

• All of the above

When should a semicolon be used?

• To join two simple sentences that are closely related

• To introduce a list of items

• To show time

• All of the above

What does a semicolon do?

• Joins two simple sentences that are closely related

• Introduces a list of items

• Shows time

• All of the above

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence that includes a subject and a verb

• A sentence that expresses a complete thought

• A sentence that joins two simple sentences with a conjunction

• All of the above

Which punctuation mark is used to join two simple sentences that are closely related?

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Period

What is the purpose of using a colon?

• To introduce a list of items

• To introduce a sentence, a question, or a quotation

• To show time

• All of the above

When should a comma be used in a compound sentence?

• Before and after a word or phrase that interrupts the main idea of a sentence

• Before and after a phrase that renames or gives more information about the noun that precedes it

• Before the conjunction in a compound sentence

• All of the above