Punctuation Quiz

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• The sun was shining, we went to the beach.

• The sun was shining we went to the beach.

• The sun was shining. We went to the beach.

• The sun was shining; we went to the beach.

Which of the following sentences does NOT need a full stop?

• We went hiking in the mountains

• Group 7 is the best group

• This is absolutely incredible

• She enjoys playing the piano

Which sentence contains an INCORRECT use of a colon?

• I packed the essentials: toothbrush, passport, and phone.

• The answer is simple: hard work and dedication.

• She said: “I will be there soon.”

• He had one passion: music.

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice (an incorrect use of a comma)?

• We went to the market, and we bought fresh fruit.

• We went to the market, the fruit was very fresh.

• We went to the market; the fruit was very fresh.

• We went to the market. The fruit was very fresh.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

• I have a big presentation tomorrow; therefore, I need to prepare.

• I have a big presentation tomorrow; and therefore I need to prepare.

• I have a big presentation; tomorrow, therefore I need to prepare.

• I have a big presentation tomorrow therefore; I need to prepare.

Where should the full stop go in this sentence?

"She loves painting she creates art every weekend"

• After "painting".

• After "creates".

• After "every".

• No full stop is needed.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• He had three options: to stay, to leave, or to wait.

• He had three options: to stay to leave, or to wait.
• He had three options: to stay and to leave or to wait.
• He had three options; to stay, to leave, or to wait.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate a complex list?

• I have lived in Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.

• I have lived in Paris, France, Berlin, Germany, and Tokyo, Japan.
• I have lived in Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan.

• I have lived in Paris; Berlin, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan.

When is it incorrect to use a colon?

• Colons are never used in formal writing.
• A colon should not be used before a list of items.
• It is incorrect to use a colon before a fragment or incomplete sentence.
• It is incorrect to use a colon after a complete sentence.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma?

• She enjoys reading; writing, and painting.

• She enjoys, reading, writing and painting.

• She enjoys reading writing, and painting.

• She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.