Punctuation and Capitalization

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English
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5th Grade
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Davide Dondoli
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?
To increase the word count
To guide the reader and make the text easier to understand
To hide the meaning of the text
To confuse the reader
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a declarative sentence, an imperative sentence, or an abbreviation?
Exclamation Mark
Question Mark
Period
Comma
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When should a semicolon be used?
To join two independent clauses that are closely related
To separate items in a list
To introduce a list
To show strong emotion
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What should always be capitalized in a sentence?
The first word
The longest word
The word with the most syllables
The last word
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2A
CCSS.L.2.2A
CCSS.L.3.2A
CCSS.L.4.2A
CCSS.L.K.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following should be capitalized?
apple
Monday
school
pizza
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2A
CCSS.L.2.2A
CCSS.L.3.2A
CCSS.L.4.2A
CCSS.L.K.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct capitalization for the title 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'?
harry potter and the sorcerer's stone
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
Harry potter and the sorcerer's stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2A
CCSS.L.2.2A
CCSS.L.3.2A
CCSS.L.4.2A
CCSS.L.K.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used at the end of an exclamatory sentence to show strong emotion?
Comma
Exclamation Mark
Period
Question Mark
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
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