What is the primary function of a period in a sentence?

Understanding Punctuation and Its Functions

Interactive Video
•

Jackson Turner
•
English, Performing Arts
•
4th - 6th Grade
•
Hard
Read more
8 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To separate items in a list
To stop a sentence
To indicate a question
To show excitement
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to stop a sentence?
Question mark
Period
Exclamation mark
Comma
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the character described in terms of language structure?
Chaotic and disorganized
Punctual and structured
Creative and free-spirited
Silent and reserved
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the character claim to do with words?
Confuse them
Make them disappear
Keep them structured
Ignore them
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does punctuation play in statements and commands?
It makes sentences longer
It provides clarity and finality
It confuses the reader
It adds humor
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way does punctuation help with commands?
It provides a final touch
It adds humor
It confuses the reader
It makes them longer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an ellipsis in a sentence?
To indicate a pause
To show excitement
To signal the omission of words
To end a sentence
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an ellipsis affect the grammatical completeness of a sentence?
It makes it incomplete
It maintains completeness by indicating omissions
It adds unnecessary words
It ends the sentence abruptly
Similar Resources on Quizizz
8 questions
Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 7: Editing

Interactive video
•
4th - 6th Grade
6 questions
Understanding Commas in Dates

Interactive video
•
3rd - 6th Grade
6 questions
Using Commas to Set Off Tag Questions

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
6 questions
KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Proofreading - Explained

Interactive video
•
4th - 6th Grade
6 questions
Types of Sentences in English Grammar

Interactive video
•
5th - 6th Grade
8 questions
Using Ellipses in Dialogue

Interactive video
•
5th - 6th Grade
8 questions
Punctuation in Dialogue: Adding Quotation Marks

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
6 questions
KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Parenthesis - Explained

Interactive video
•
4th - 6th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
17 questions
CAASPP Math Practice 3rd

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
math review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
21 questions
6th Grade Math CAASPP Practice

Quiz
•
6th Grade
13 questions
Cinco de mayo

Interactive video
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Reading Comprehension

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Types of Credit

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
10 questions
4th Grade Math CAASPP (part 1)

Quiz
•
4th Grade
45 questions
5th Grade CAASPP Math Review

Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for English
14 questions
Cinco de Mayo

Quiz
•
5th - 8th Grade
34 questions
ELA Eog review 5th grade

Quiz
•
5th Grade
26 questions
Reading FAST Review

Quiz
•
4th - 5th Grade
10 questions
Context Clues

Quiz
•
5th Grade
22 questions
ELA Review

Quiz
•
4th Grade
21 questions
5th Grade FAST reading review

Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues

Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
4th Grade ELA SC READY Practice Test

Quiz
•
4th Grade