Punctuation Usage and Rules

Punctuation Usage and Rules

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

This video tutorial covers the correct use of punctuation marks in English writing. It begins with an introduction to basic punctuation, followed by specific guidance on using punctuation in online comments and greetings. The tutorial also addresses the use of punctuation when addressing individuals and signing off messages. It highlights common punctuation errors and provides strategies for correction. Finally, the video explores advanced punctuation techniques to enhance writing clarity and effectiveness.

Read more

30 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of this lesson on punctuation?

Vocabulary building

Grammar structures

Punctuation marks

Spelling rules

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In online comments, what punctuation mark is appropriate after a greeting?

Colon

Period

Semicolon

Comma

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punctuation is used to set off parenthetical remarks?

Brackets

Apostrophes

Quotation marks

Parentheses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should a word ending be indicated when it is broken up at the end of a line?

With a period

With a comma

With a hyphen

With a semicolon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punctuation should be used to set off an independent clause that is a question?

Exclamation point

Comma

Period

Question mark

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In online comments, what punctuation can be used to separate a signature?

Semicolon

Period

Dash

Colon

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What punctuation is used after a greeting in a formal message?

Dash

Period

Comma

Exclamation point

Explore all questions with a free account

or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?