Grammar Conventions of Punctuation Quiz

Which of the following sentences use commas in a series correctly? A. I need to buy eggs, milk, bread and, cheese. B. She packed her shoes, socks, and, hat for the trip. C. He wants to eat pizza, pasta, and, salad for dinner.

• C

• D

• A

• B

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When should quotation marks be used? A. To indicate the beginning and end of a direct speech B. To highlight a word for emphasis C. To separate items in a list

• B

• C

• D

• A

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Choose the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes in contractions. A. Dont forget to bring your umbrella. B. Its important to be on time. C. Were going to the park tomorrow.

• A. Don't forget to bring your umbrella.

• D. Shes always late for class.

• C. Were going to the park tomorrow.

• B. It's important to be on time.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence uses end punctuation correctly? A. Why are you here B. I love ice cream! C. The cat is sleeping

• A. Why are you here

• B. I love ice cream!

• D. She went to the store

• C. The cat is sleeping

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Select the sentence with the correct use of commas in a series. A. She bought apples, oranges, and bananas, at the store. B. They went to the beach, park, and, zoo on their vacation. C. He needs to buy pencils, pens, and, paper for school.

• C. He needs to buy pencils, pens, and, paper for school.

• A. She bought apples, oranges, and bananas, at the store.

• D. She ate pizza, pasta, and, salad, for dinner.

• B. They went to the beach, park, and, zoo on their vacation.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When should quotation marks be used? A. To indicate the beginning and end of a direct speech B. To show the title of a book or movie C. To separate items in a list

• A

• C

• D

• B

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Choose the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes in contractions. A. Shes going to the party tonight. B. Theyre going to the movies tomorrow. C. Its time to go home

• D. Its going to rain all day.

• B. Theyre going to the movies tomorrow.

• A. Shes going to the party tonight.

• C. Its time to go home.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence uses end punctuation correctly? A. Where are you going B. I am so happy C. Stop making noise

• D. The sun is shining

• B. I am so happy.

• C. Stop making noise.

• A. Where are you going.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which of the following sentences use commas in a series correctly? A. The dog, cat, and, bird are all pets. B. She wants to eat pizza, pasta, and salad for dinner. C. He needs to buy apples, oranges, and, bananas for the recipe.

• C. He needs to buy apples, oranges, and, bananas for the recipe.

• A. The dog, cat, and, bird are all pets.

• D. They went to the park, beach, and, museum for their vacation.

• B. She wants to eat pizza, pasta, and salad for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

When should quotation marks be used? A. To indicate the beginning and end of a direct speech B. To show the title of a song C. To separate items in a list

• B

• D

• A

• C

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D