Punctuation Quiz
Authored by Rachel Anderson
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a purpose of a comma in writing?
To indicate a long pause
To separate items in a list
To show the end of a sentence
To connect independent phrases
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you use a comma to indicate a pause in a sentence?
Before every conjunction
After every preposition
To separate independent clauses
Between a subject and verb
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses a comma in a list?
I need to buy apples bananas, and oranges.
I need to buy apples, bananas and oranges.
I need to buy apples, bananas, and oranges.
I need to buy apples, bananas and, oranges.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
My brother who is tall: plays basketball.
We are leaving at 3:45 this afternoon.
We have to buy apples, oranges: and bananas.
We are going to: South America.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An ellipsis (...) in the middle of a quote
Emphasizes a point
Indicates a pause in speech
Shows an omission (leaving out) of words
Separates items in a list
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using dashes in writing?
To indicate a whisper
To show a sudden break in thought
To replace all other punctuation
To connect words in compound adjectives
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.8.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses commas for a series of adjectives?
The old, rusty car broke down.
The old rusty, car broke down.
The, old, rusty car broke down.
The old rusty car, broke down.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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