Mastering Punctuation for Exams

Why is punctuation crucial for exams?

• It's only important for English exams.

• It makes the text longer.

• It replaces the need for spelling.

• It helps organize ideas clearly.

What role does punctuation play in organizing ideas in writing?

• It helps structure and clarify the writer's thoughts.

• It has no significant role.

• It makes the text visually appealing.

• It increases the word count.

When should a new sentence start with a capital letter?

• Never, it's optional.

• After every comma.

• At the beginning of every sentence.

• Only for names.

What punctuation mark ends an idea?

• Comma

• Full stop

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

What is the purpose of capital letters in exams?

• To decorate the text.

• To indicate shouting.

• To start sentences and proper nouns.

• To highlight important words.

How can punctuation improve readability in a long sentence?

• It doesn't improve readability.

• By using many commas.

• By adding more words.

• By inserting full stops to create shorter sentences.

What is the main feature of the giant squid mentioned in the text?

• It can fly.

• It lives on land.

• It has massive eyes.

• It's scary.

What effect does a full stop have on a sentence?

• It connects clauses.

• It adds suspense.

• It separates items in a list.

• It indicates the sentence has ended.

Why is it important to read back a sentence after writing it?

• To check for punctuation errors.

• To memorize it.

• To ensure it is long enough.

• To add more complex words.

Why use a comma in a complex sentence?

• To confuse the reader.

• To end the sentence.

• To indicate a pause or separate ideas.

• To make the sentence longer.