English Grammar Quiz: Using Correct Punctuation

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

• semicolon

• exclamation mark

• period

• comma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When should a comma be used in a sentence?

• To separate vowels in a word

• To indicate possession

• To emphasize a point

• To separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses when joined by a coordinating conjunction, and after introductory phrases or clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What punctuation mark is used to end a statement?

• exclamation mark

• question mark

• period

• comma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

In a question, which punctuation mark should be used at the end?

• ?

• .

• !

• ,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

When should a semicolon be used in a sentence?

• To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause

• To indicate a pause in a sentence

• To separate two independent clauses in a sentence.

• To separate a subject and a verb in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or a break in a sentence?

• apostrophe or quotation mark

• comma or semicolon

• colon or dash

• exclamation mark or question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which punctuation mark is used to enclose a quote within a sentence?

• exclamation mark

• comma

• apostrophe

• quotation mark

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

When should an exclamation mark be used in a sentence?

• To show a lack of enthusiasm

• To indicate a question

• To express strong emotion, excitement, emphasis, or surprise.

• To express a calm and neutral tone

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What punctuation mark is used to separate independent clauses in a sentence?

• question mark

• comma

• period

• exclamation mark

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

In a sentence, where should a period be placed?

• After every word

• In the middle of the sentence

• At the beginning of the sentence

• At the end of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B