Revision Grade 7 Quiz

What is the correct use of a semi-colon?

• To connect a dependent clause with an independent clause

• To separate two independent clauses in a sentence.

• To separate a subject and a verb

• To end a sentence

Answer explanation

A semi-colon is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence.

When should a dash be used in punctuation?

• To show emphasis within a word

• To connect two independent clauses

• To indicate the end of a sentence

• To indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence

Answer explanation

A dash should be used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence.

What does an ellipsis indicate in punctuation?

• An exclamation point

• A

• A question mark

• A series of dots

Answer explanation

An ellipsis indicates a series of dots. In this case, it represents choice A, which is the correct answer.

Which of the following is the correct use of a semi-colon?

• I have a big test tomorrow: I need to study tonight.

• The correct use of a semi-colon is: I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I need to study tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow. I need to study tonight.

Answer explanation

The correct use of a semi-colon is to separate two independent clauses. In this case, the correct choice is: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study tonight.'

In which of the following sentences is the dash used correctly?

• She - went to the store - to buy groceries.

• The - dog barked - loudly.

• The cat - sat on - the windowsill.

• The sun - shining brightly - warmed the entire room.

Answer explanation

The dash is used correctly in the sentence 'The sun - shining brightly - warmed the entire room.'

What does an ellipsis indicate in the following sentence: 'I wonder if...'

• A question

• End of a sentence

• Exclamation

• Pause or omission

Answer explanation

An ellipsis indicates a pause or omission in a sentence. In the given sentence, the ellipsis suggests a pause or omission in the speaker's thoughts.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semi-colon:

• I went to the store; I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store: I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store. I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

Answer explanation

The correct use of a semi-colon is in the sentence 'I went to the store; I bought some groceries.' It correctly separates two independent clauses.

Which sentence uses a dash correctly?

• She finally completed her project - after months of hard work - and felt a great sense of disappointment.

• She finally completed her project - after months of hard work and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

• She finally completed her project after months of hard work and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

• She finally completed her project - after months of hard work - and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'She finally completed her project - after months of hard work - and felt a great sense of accomplishment.' uses a dash correctly to indicate a pause or interruption in the sentence structure.

What does an ellipsis indicate in the following sentence: 'I can't believe...'

• Pause or omission

• Completion

• Excitement

• Confusion

Answer explanation

An ellipsis indicates a pause or omission in the sentence 'I can't believe...'.

Select the sentence with the correct use of a semi-colon:

• I went to the store; however they were closed.

• I went to the store; however, they were closed.

• I went to the store, however, they were closed.

• I went to the store however they were closed.

Answer explanation

The correct use of a semi-colon is in the sentence 'I went to the store; however, they were closed.' It separates two independent clauses.