50 MCQs on Punctuation

Which sentence correctly uses a period?

• I enjoy reading

• I enjoy reading.

• I enjoy reading,

• I enjoy reading!

A period is used at the end of:

• Questions

• Commands

• Statements

• Exclamations

Which abbreviation is punctuated correctly?

• Mr

• Dr.

• U S A.

• PhD,

Choose the correct sentence.

• The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh

• The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.

• The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh,

• The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh!

Which sentence should NOT end with a period?

• He likes to swim.

• I live in Siem Reap.

• Do you want tea

• I am tired.

Which sentence is correct?

• I bought apples bananas and grapes.

• I bought apples, bananas, and grapes.

• I bought apples bananas, and grapes.

• I bought apples, bananas and grapes

Where should the comma go? *After the meeting we went home.*

• After the

• After meeting

• After home

• No comma needed

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• My brother who lives abroad is coming.

• My brother, who lives abroad, is coming.

• My brother who lives abroad, is coming.

• My brother, who lives abroad is coming.

Which sentence needs a comma?

• I studied but I didn’t pass.

• I studied, but I didn’t pass.

• I studied but, I didn’t pass.

• I studied but I, didn’t pass.

Which sentence is correct?

• After lunch, we went shopping.

• After lunch we went shopping.

• After, lunch we went shopping.

• After lunch we, went shopping.