Literacy Revision exercise 2nd term

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• I can't wait to see you soon!

• I can't wait to see you soon.

• I cant wait to see you soon!

• I can't wait to see you soon

What punctuation mark is used to show possession?

• Colon (:)

• Apostrophe (')

• Question mark (?)

• Full stop (.)

Which sentence needs a question mark at the end?

• She is going to the park

• Where are you going

• This is my favourite book

• I love playing soccer

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

• "My favourite colour is blue" said Lucy.

• My favourite colour is blue said Lucy.

• "My favourite colour is blue," said Lucy.

• "My favourite colour is blue" Said Lucy.

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

• Comma (,)

• Full stop (.)

• Exclamation mark (!)

• Colon (:)

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• I enjoy reading, writing, and drawing.

• I enjoy reading, writing and drawing.

• I enjoy reading; writing and drawing.

• I enjoy reading writing, and drawing.

What is the purpose of an exclamation mark?

• To indicate a pause in a sentence

• To show a strong feeling or excitement

• To end a question

• To separate a list of items

Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a command or strong statement?

• Full stop (.)

• Question mark (?)

• Exclamation mark (!)

• Comma (,)

What is the correct use of a semicolon?

• I like chocolate; and I like cake.

• I like chocolate, and I like cake.

• I like chocolate; I like cake.

• I like chocolate, I like cake.

Which of the following is the correct way to write a time?

• 12:30 PM

• 12:30 pm

• 12-30 PM

• 12.30 PM