
Mastering Punctuation
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?
To emphasize a word in a sentence.
To replace a period in a sentence.
To indicate a pause or separate elements in a sentence.
To indicate the end of a sentence.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you use quotation marks?
For indirect speech only
Use quotation marks for direct speech, quotes, titles of short works, and to emphasize specific terms.
To highlight important dates
When writing formal letters
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you show possession using an apostrophe?
Add ' for all singular nouns
Use 's only for plural nouns
Add 's for singular nouns, ' for plural nouns ending in s, and 's for plural nouns not ending in s.
Add 's for all nouns
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a period and an exclamation mark?
A period is used for questions; an exclamation mark is used for statements.
A period is used in poetry; an exclamation mark is used in prose.
A period is used for statements; an exclamation mark is used for emphasis or strong emotion.
A period indicates excitement; an exclamation mark indicates calmness.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you use a colon?
Use a colon to separate two unrelated sentences.
Use a colon to introduce lists, quotes, explanations, or to separate related independent clauses.
Use a colon to start a new paragraph.
Use a colon to indicate a pause in speech.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of a semicolon?
To indicate a question in a statement.
To replace a comma in a sentence.
To introduce a new paragraph.
To connect closely related independent clauses and separate complex list items.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you properly use parentheses in a sentence?
Use parentheses to enclose non-essential information or clarifications in a sentence.
Use parentheses to emphasize the main point of the sentence.
Always place parentheses at the beginning of a sentence.
Parentheses should only be used in questions.
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