Punctuation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of punctuation in the English language?

• To add color to text

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse readers

• To structure sentences and guide reading

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a natural pause in a sentence?

• Full stop

• Comma

• Question mark

• Exclamation mark

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

• Comma

• Full stop

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate direct speech?

• Parenthesis

• Exclamation mark

• Quotation marks

• Comma

What is the function of an exclamation mark?

• To show direct speech

• To indicate a dramatic statement

• To end a question

• To separate items in a list

What is the purpose of round brackets in a sentence?

• To show a question

• To separate extra information

• To indicate a pause

• To end a sentence

How is a forward slash used in writing?

• To show a pause

• To join words

• To indicate the word 'or'

• To end a sentence

What is the role of a hyphen in a sentence?

• To separate syllables or join words

• To indicate a question

• To show direct speech

• To add extra information

What does an n dash indicate?

• Direct speech

• A period of time or range

• A dramatic statement

• A question

How are ellipsis points used in a sentence?

• To show a question

• To end a sentence

• To indicate omitted words or add effect

• To join words