Punctuation and Quotation Marks Practice

Read the sentences. 

“Located on the Volga River, Kazan is known as the third capital of Russia,” the professor told his students. “In 2005, Kazan turned let me check my notes 1,000 years old.” 

Which is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence to indicate a break? 

• turned. Let me check my notes. 1,000 years old 

• turned—let me check my notes—1,000 years old 

• turned let me check my notes, 1,000 years old 

• turned, let me check my notes 1,000 years old 

Read the sentences. 

“After the meeting, I will hold on, let me grab my calendar—confirm the schedule for next week.”

Which is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence to indicate a break? 

• I will —hold on, let me grab my calendar— confirm the schedule

• I will hold on —let me grab my calendar— confirm the schedule

• I will hold on, let me grab my calendar confirm the schedule

• I will hold on, let me grab my calendar— confirm the schedule

Read the sentence.

The class president announced in her speech that she is requesting healthier options in the lunchroom.

Which is the correct way to rewrite the sentence as a quotation with the underlined words removed?

• “The class president; is requesting healthier options in the lunchroom.”

• “The class president, is requesting healthier options in the lunchroom.”

• “The class president—is requesting healthier options in the lunchroom.”

• “The class president . . . is requesting healthier options in the lunchroom.”

Read the sentence.

The pirate marked the exact spot where the gold was buried on his treasure map.

Which is the correct way to rewrite the sentence as a quotation with the underlined words removed?

• "The pirate marked the exact spot where the gold was buried..."

• "The pirate marked the exact spot where the gold was buried— "

• "The pirate marked the exact spot where the gold was buried."

• "The pirate marked the exact spot where the gold was buried"

Read the paragraph. 

(1) Developing healthy exercise habits at an early age, is important. (2) Even a half hour, or 30 minutes of walking each day will help boost your overall health. (3) Getting enough exercise, as most experts say, makes your heart stronger. (4) There are other benefits to daily exercise, such as, helping you sleep better at night. 

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? 

• sentence 1 

• sentence 2 

• sentence 3

• sentence 4 

Read the paragraph.
(1) Eating fruits and vegetables every day, is essential for good health. (2) Apples, oranges, and spinach are full of important nutrients. (3) A balanced diet —helps your body function well and keeps your energy levels high. (4) Many people however, do not eat, enough fresh produce.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• sentence 1 

• sentence 2 

• sentence 3

• sentence 4 

Read the paragraph.

(1) Every school should have a good citizen award for actions that improve the school, show leadership, or demonstrate thoughtfulness toward others. (2) Our teacher asked our class to decide on the best, fairest, and clearest, standards for choosing candidates for the award. (3) Some of us discussed it in large groups some of us worked in pairs, and a few  students worked alone. (4) Eventually the student council considered our ideas, rejected a few, and used the rest, to write the rules for a good citizen award.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4

Read the paragraph.

(1) The park is filled with exciting, things to do, like roller skating, picnicking, and playing frisbee. (2) Our group was asked to choose the best, most thrilling, and least crowded spots for our picnic. (3) Some of us, ran to the swings, others climbed the big tree, and a few explored the mysterious maze. (4) In the end, we decided to set up, near the fountain, bring snacks, and enjoy, the sunny weather.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• sentence 1

• sentence 2

• sentence 3

• sentence 4