WorksheetsPunctuation Practice Test
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 39mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What type of punctuation does this sentence need?
Math is my favorite subject ___
Math is my favorite subject ___
a)
!
b)
?
c)
.
d)
,
2.
What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW! Did you see that ___
WOW! Did you see that ___
a)
!
b)
.
c)
?
d)
,
3.
Did you brush your teeth
a)
.
b)
,
c)
?
d)
!
4.
Where is my pencil
a)
.
b)
!
c)
"
d)
?
5.
That is amazing
a)
?
b)
#
c)
!
d)
.
6.
She went for a walk in the woods
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
"
7.
I had fish for dinner last night
a)
?
b)
.
c)
!
d)
:
8.
May I borrow your pencil
a)
.
b)
!
c)
$
d)
?
9.
After leaving _________ the people on the new committee went down to the coffee shop for a short spirited discussion of next week's agenda.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
10.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
11.
Fitzgerald writes _____ "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument..." (35).
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
12.
Standing on the corner of Main Street ________ the Santa Claus rang his bell and collected money for the needy.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
13.
Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.
c)
Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared
d)
Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared.
14.
Anna checks her email often, but she does not always respond right away.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Anna checks her email often but she does not always respond right away.
c)
Anna checks her email, often but she does not always respond right away.
d)
Anna checks her email often, but she does not always respond, right away.
15.
To get to work Mom takes a bus and a train.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
To get, to work Mom takes a bus and a train.
c)
To get to, work Mom takes a bus and a train.
d)
To get to work, Mom takes a bus and a train.
16.
Not all eighteen year olds are mature but the majority of us are dependable.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Not all eighteen year olds are mature; but the majority of us are dependable.
c)
Not all eighteen year olds are mature but, the majority of us are dependable.
d)
Not all eighteen year olds are mature, but the majority of us are dependable.
17.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
His Mom's shoes are expensive.
b)
His Mom's shoe's are expensive.
c)
His moms shoe's is expensive.
d)
His Moms shoes is expensive.
18.
Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?
a)
It's time to go to Patty O'Ryans place.
b)
Its time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.
c)
It's time to go to Patty O'Ryan's place.
19.
Which of the following statements is true when it comes to "it's" versus "its" ?
a)
"It's" only takes an apostrophe when it's a contraction for "it is" or "it has".
b)
If you can replace "it's" with "it is" or "it has", then use the apostrophe.
c)
If you're showing possession, leave it out.
d)
All of the above
20.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that an apostrophe can be used?
a)
To mark possession
b)
To mark a contraction
c)
To mark the plural of single letters
d)
To mark the best part of a book
21.
This is used to make compound sentences, separate phrases or items in a list, coordinating adjectives, and/or extra information.
a)
comma
b)
quotation mark
c)
period
d)
semicolon
22.
This mark is used before a list or quote, between hours and minutes, or mathematical ratios.
a)
colon
b)
ellipis
c)
exclamation point
d)
parentheses
23.
This mark indicates that part of the text has been intentionally left out.
a)
hyphen
b)
ellipsis
c)
semicolon
d)
apostrophe
24.
This mark separates two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
a)
semicolon
b)
quotation mark
c)
period
d)
parentheses
25.
This mark is used to show excitement or emphasis.
a)
ellipsis
b)
hyphen
c)
parentheses
d)
exclamation point
26.
These marks are used at the beginning and end of a phrase to show that it is being written exactly as it was originally said or written.
a)
quotation marks
b)
ellipsis
c)
hyphen
d)
dash
27.
This mark is used to note the end of a declarative sentence.
a)
period
b)
quotation mark
c)
parenthesis
d)
apostrophe
28.
This is used to make compound sentences, separate phrases or items in a list, coordinating adjectives, and/or extra information.
a)
comma
b)
quotation mark
c)
period
d)
semicolon
29.
This punctuation mark is used as a substitute for a missing letter(s) in a word.
a)
comma
b)
period
c)
quotation mark
d)
apostrophe
30.
the boys went to the mall
a)
correct as is
b)
The Boys went to The Mall.
c)
The boys went to the mall.
d)
the boys went to the Mall.
31.
Do you want to build a SnowMan?
a)
Do you want to build a snowman?
b)
do you want to build a SNOWMAN?
c)
correct as is
d)
Do You want to build a Snowman?
32.
I hope it snows this year!
a)
i hope it SNOWS this year!
b)
I hope it snows This Year!
c)
correct as is
d)
i Hope it Snows this Year!
33.
how many days until Christmas?
a)
How many days until Christmas?
b)
how many days until Christmas.
c)
how many Days until Christmas?
d)
correct as is
34.
some people celebrate kwanzaa.
a)
Some people celebrate Kwanzaa.
b)
correct as is
c)
Some people celebrate KwanzAA.
d)
some People celebrate kwanzaa.
35.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
36.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
"Jon," his father called out "we're in a hurry."
b)
"Jon," his father called out, "we're in a hurry."
c)
"Jon, his father called out, "we're in a hurry."
d)
"Jon," his father called out, "We're in a hurry."
37.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
"What time is it," Marlee asked?
b)
What time is it, Marlee asked.
c)
"What time is it? Marlee asked.
d)
"What time is it?" Marlee asked.
38.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
My grandfather - the man in the suit- is from Ireland.
b)
My grandfather the man in the suit is from Ireland.
c)
My grandfather, the man in the suit is from Ireland.
d)
My grandfather: the man in the suit; is from Ireland.
39.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
"I am certain," mom said "that we will make it on time."
b)
"I am certain, mom said, that we will make it on time."
c)
"I am certain," mom said, "that we will make it on time."
d)
I am certain mom said, that we will make it on time.
40.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
My only hope; was freedom.
b)
You went to the restaurant. And...?
c)
I am only here...for a minute.
d)
Do not give me homework
41.
Which sentence below is punctuated correctly?
a)
The book on the table is mine; however, you can borrow it.
b)
The book on the table is mine - however - you can borrow it.
c)
The book on the table is mine however you can borrow it.
d)
The book on the table is mine, however you can borrow it.
42.
Which of these sentences has the wrong punctuation in it?
a)
'That's John's apple!' he shouted.
b)
All the shop's are closed on Christmas day.
c)
My cat's name is very silly.
43.
Which of these sentences has the wrong punctuation in it?
a)
This question isn't easy
b)
Is this the right answer?
c)
'I hope I get this one right,' she said to herself.
44.
What is the point of an exclamation mark?
a)
it shows that you've asked a question forcefully
b)
to make it clear you've said something funny
c)
to show that something is surprising or forceful
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