Punctuation Quiz

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a strong emotion?

• Comma

• Question mark

• Exclamation point

• Colon

When should you use a comma after introductory elements?

• After introductory elements like 'yes' or 'no'

• Only after a period

• After every word in a sentence

• Only in compound sentences

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

• To indicate a question

• To end a sentence

• To show strong emotion

• To separate independent clauses

Which of the following is NOT a use of an apostrophe?

• To separate items in a list

• To show ownership

• To create a contraction

• To indicate possession

What punctuation should be used to enclose a direct quotation?

• Colons

• Quotation marks

• Parentheses

• Dashes

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

• I like apples oranges and bananas.

• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I like, apples oranges, and bananas.

• I like apples, oranges and, bananas.

What is a parenthetical expression?

• A direct quotation

• A type of punctuation

• An expression that interrupts the main idea

• An essential part of the sentence

What punctuation mark is used to call attention to what comes next?

• Dash

• Semicolon

• Colon

• Comma

Which of the following is a correct use of a dash?

• I love ice cream - it is my favorite dessert.

• I love ice cream, it is my favorite dessert.

• I love ice cream; it is my favorite dessert.

• I love ice cream: it is my favorite dessert.

What is the correct way to use a hyphen?

• To indicate a strong emotion

• To enclose a quotation

• To divide a word at the end of a line

• To connect two independent clauses