Which sentence is INCORRECT?

"Is there any left-overs" muttered Jane "because I am hungry!"

Grace told John, "I am going to the beach on Monday!"

"Can I go to the bathroom?" Jack asked.

"The pizza tastes old," she explained to the chef.

Is this sentence correct or incorrect? Mary yelled to her niece, "Come down stairs! Your mother wants to speak to you."

Yes, it is punctuated correctly.

No, because there is only one comma.

No, because there is an exclamation mark separating the sentences.

Which sentence is written correctly?

"These games are a challenge," Joe declared.

These games are a challenge Joe declared.

"These games are a challenge" Joe declared.

Which sentence is NOT written correctly?

"The store," announced the manager. "is closing in 30 minutes."

"My mother would like this sweater," said Logan.

The cashier asked, "Who is next in line?"

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

"I haven't seen piping plovers on this beach in ages!" exclaimed Pam, pointing to a flock of small sand-colored birds collecting along the shore.

"I haven't seen piping plovers on this beach in ages," exclaimed Pam, pointing to a flock of small sand-colored birds collecting along the shore.

"I haven't seen piping plovers on this beach in ages!" Exclaimed Pam, pointing to a flock of small sand-colored birds collecting along the shore.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Was René Descartes the philosopher who said, "I think, therefore I am"?

Was René Descartes the philosopher who said, "I think, therefore I am?"

Was René Descartes the philosopher who said, "I think, therefore I am."

Which sentence is puctuated correctly?

"Only one person is missing," wrote French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, "and the whole world seems depopulated."

"Only one person is missing," wrote French poet Alphonse de Lamartine "and the whole world seems depopulated."

"Only one person is missing" wrote French poet Alphonse de Lamartine, "and the whole world seems depopulated."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The Roman poet Horace defines rage as "a short madness".

The Roman poet Horace defines rage as, "a short madness."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The transportation department announced this morning that city bus service was suspended due to "subfreezing temperatures and treacherous road conditions."

The transportation department announced this morning that city bus service was suspended, due to "subfreezing temperatures and treacherous road conditions."

The transportation department announced this morning that city bus service was suspended due to, "subfreezing temperatures and treacherous road conditions."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

As an experienced hiker, Samantha considered herself "something of an expert" when it came to matters of the outdoors.

As an experienced hiker, Samantha considered herself "something of an expert," when it came to matters of the outdoors.

As an experienced hiker, Samantha considered herself, "something of an expert" when it came to matters of the outdoors.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

"If the dreary winter weather is getting you down," read the travel brochure, "why not come and explore the natural wonders of sunny Arizona?"

"If the dreary winter weather is getting you down," read the travel brochure "why not come and explore the natural wonders of sunny Arizona?"

"If the dreary winter weather is getting you down," read the travel brochure, "why not come and explore the natural wonders of sunny Arizona"?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

President Theodore Roosevelt famously said, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

President Theodore Roosevelt famously said "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

President Theodore Roosevelt famously said, "speak softly and carry a big stick."

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Would you happen to know why my doctor advised, "Take some extra vitamin C before the surgery"?

Would you happen to know why my doctor advised, "take some extra vitamin C before the surgery"?

Would you happen to know why my doctor advised, "take some extra vitamin C before the surgery?"

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

As the class period drew to an end, Professor Garrett warned, "I recommend taking the time to study before the exam tomorrow."

As the class period drew to an end, Professor Garrett warned, "I recommend taking the time to study before the exam tomorrow".

As the class period drew to an end, Professor Garrett warned "I recommend taking the time to study before the exam tomorrow."

Which option shows the correct dialogue punctuation?

"I love Starbucks!" exclaimed Mrs. Stanley.

"I love Starbucks"! exclaimed Mrs. Stanley.

Choose the one sentence that is punctuated correctly for quotations:

A) "I can't believe it's already Friday," said Sarah.

B) "I can't believe it's already Friday" said Sarah.

C) I can't believe it's already Friday, said Sarah.

D) I can't believe it's already Friday" said Sarah.

Which sentence is NOT punctuated correctly?

B) "Can you help me with this," asked Tom.

A) "Can you help me with this?" asked Tom.

C) Tom asked, "Can you help me with this?"

D) "Can you help me with this?" Tom asked.

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation for quotations:

A) "It's a beautiful day," she said.

B) "It's a beautiful day" she said.

C) It's a beautiful day, she said.

D) It's a beautiful day" she said.

Punctuating Quotations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the one sentence that is punctuated correctly (check for proper use of quotation marks, apostrophes, commas, periods, question marks, and capital letters):

This week said Mr. Locascio we will study the civilization of ancient Egypt.

“This week” said Mr. Locascio “we will study the civilization of ancient Egypt.”

“This week,” said Mr. Locascio, “We will study the civilization of ancient Egypt.”

“This week,” said Mr. Locascio, “we will study the civilization of ancient Egypt.”

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

"I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread," Jana ordered.

I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread Jana ordered.

"I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread, Jana ordered.

I want a ham and turkey sub on wheat bread Jana ordered

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When using a _______ quote, which means it is not paraphrased, the ending punctuation (like a period or question mark) always comes _.

indirect; outside

direct; outside

direct; inside

indirect; inside

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or false: When a quote begins, but is then interrupted, insert commas to divide.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Correct this sentence with appropriate punctuation:

KJ told Mrs. Kelly I left my charger at home.

KJ told Mrs. Kelly. I left my charger at home.

KJ told Mrs. Kelly, "I left my charger at home."

KJ told Mrs. Kelly, I left my charger at home

The sentence is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

True or false: When using dialogue, correct punctuation is a must.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is correct?

"I want a vacation," Malorie exclaimed, "but cannot afford one!"

"She's going to work" Dallas said "and I'm going home."

Joe wants coffee Thomas explained but I want tea.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

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Punctuating Quotations

Choose the one sentence that is punctuated correctly (check for proper use of quotation marks, apostrophes, commas, periods, question marks, and capital letters):

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

When using a _______________ quote, which means it is not paraphrased, the ending punctuation (like a period or question mark) always comes _________.

True or false: When a quote begins, but is then interrupted, insert commas to divide.

Correct this sentence with appropriate punctuation:KJ told Mrs. Kelly I left my charger at home.

True or false: When using dialogue, correct punctuation is a must.

Which sentence is correct?

Which sentence is INCORRECT?

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?Mary yelled to her niece, "Come down stairs! Your mother wants to speak to you."

Which sentence is written correctly?

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When using a _______ quote, which means it is not paraphrased, the ending punctuation (like a period or question mark) always comes _.

Correct this sentence with appropriate punctuation:

KJ told Mrs. Kelly I left my charger at home.

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?

Mary yelled to her niece, "Come down stairs! Your mother wants to speak to you."