Capitalization, Punctuation, Sentences, and Paragraphs Quiz

What is the capitalization rule for the first word in a sentence?

• Capitalize the last word

• Capitalize the first word

• Do not capitalize any word

• Capitalize every word

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a strong pause or the end of a sentence?

• .

• ?

• !

• ,

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

• ,

• ?

• !

• .

What is the correct punctuation for a question?

• ,

• ;

• ?

• !

Which sentence is correct?

• I have three pets at home

• i have three pets at home.

• I has three pets at home.

• I have three pets at home.

What are the three types of sentences based on their function?

• big, small, medium

• declarative, interrogative, and imperative

• happy, sad, angry

• fast, slow, steady

What are the four types of sentences you can use in Academic Writing?

• big, small, medium, extralarge

• declarative, interrogative, and imperative

• simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

• fragments, phrases, idioms, slangs

What is a sentence fragment and how can it be corrected?

• A sentence fragment is a type of punctuation error and can be corrected by using a semicolon instead of a period.

• A sentence fragment is a type of run-on sentence and can be corrected by breaking it into smaller sentences.

• A sentence fragment is a complete sentence that is too long and can be corrected by shortening it.

• A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that is missing either a subject, a verb, or a complete thought. It can be corrected by adding the missing elements to make it a complete sentence.

What is the basic structure of a paragraph?

• Introduction, body, summary

• Title, body, conclusion

• Opening statement, evidence, closing statement

• Topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea or point of the paragraph

• To provide a summary of the entire essay

• To conclude the paragraph

• To list all the supporting details