Punctuation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of punctuation marks?

• To increase word count

• To replace conjunctions

• To add decorative elements to text

• To organize ideas and guide the flow of sentences

• To highlight keywords visually

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark indicates a strong pause ending a sentence?

• Comma

• Period

• Semicolon/Colon

• Question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

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

• Period

• Exclamation point

• Comma

• 
  Question mark

• Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What punctuation mark expresses strong feelings or emphasis?

• Colon

• Exclamation point

• Question mark

• Semicolon

• Period

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which punctuation mark indicates a direct question?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What are two punctuation marks that can introduce a list or explanation?

• 
  Semicolon and colon

• Apostrophe and hyphen

• Comma and period

• Parentheses and brackets

• Question mark and exclamation point

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which mark can link two closely related independent clauses?

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a basic type of punctuation in the context?

• Comma

• Period

• Apostrophe

• Exclamation point

• Question mark

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

What is the recommended approach to using commas according to the context?

• Improperly join independent clauses

• 
  Use as many commas as possible

• Split subjects and verbs

• Avoid overusing commas and don't leave them out where needed

• 
  Omit commas entirely

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Improper use of punctuation can lead to what?

• Greater engagement

• Faster reading

• None of the above

• Improved readability

• Confusion or ambiguity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B