Punctuation Quiz

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate a series of items?

• Using commas to separate the items and a conjunction before the last item

• Using semicolons to separate the items

• Using periods to separate the items

• Using no punctuation at all

What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation within a sentence?

• Use italics to indicate the beginning and end of the quotation.

• Use quotation marks to indicate the beginning and end of the quotation.

• Do not use any punctuation for the quotation within a sentence.

• Use bold font to indicate the beginning and end of the quotation.

When should a comma be used in an introductory phrase?

• After the introductory phrase

• At the end of the sentence

• Before the introductory phrase

• In the middle of the introductory phrase

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: The sun is shining the birds are singing and the flowers are blooming.

• ,

• .

• ?

• !

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate a list of items within a sentence?

• Use periods to separate the items and use 'but' before the last item

• Use commas to separate the items and use 'and' before the last item

• Use exclamation points to separate the items and use 'so' before the last item

• Use semicolons to separate the items and use 'or' before the last item

What is the correct way to punctuate a direct quotation?

• Use single quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quoted text.

• Use parentheses at the beginning and end of the quoted text.

• Use quotation marks at the beginning and end of the quoted text.

• Do not use any punctuation for direct quotations.

When should a colon be used in a sentence?

• To indicate possession

• To introduce a list, an explanation, or a quotation

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate a subject and a verb

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: After the movie we went out to eat.

• .

• ,

• !

• ?

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate a direct quotation within a sentence?

• Use a semicolon before the quotation marks

• Place the punctuation outside the quotation marks

• Do not use any punctuation with the quotation marks

• Place the punctuation inside the quotation marks

What is the correct way to punctuate a series of adjectives?

• Use a comma to separate the adjectives

• Do not use any punctuation to separate the adjectives

• Use a period to separate the adjectives

• Use a semicolon to separate the adjectives