Pausing Punctuation Quiz

Which punctuation mark is used as a pausing punctuation?

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Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

• :

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Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or an explanation?

• ;

• -

• :

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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or interruption in a sentence?

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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate an omission or unfinished thought?

• question mark

• period

• comma

• ellipsis

Choose the correct punctuation mark to complete the sentence: I have three favorite colors __ red, blue, and green.

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Choose the correct punctuation mark to complete the sentence: She was excited __ she couldn't stop smiling.

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Choose the correct punctuation mark to complete the sentence: The movie was so suspenseful __ I couldn't wait to see what happened next.

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Choose the correct punctuation mark to complete the sentence: I need to buy several items __ milk, eggs, bread, and butter.

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Choose the correct punctuation mark to complete the sentence: The weather was perfect __ sunny and warm.

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