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Worksheets5th grade punctuation & mechanics
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many words in the following sentence should be capitalized? "A few days ago, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip to frankfurt, kentucky."
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
2.
Identify the capitalization error in the following information:
Stone Magnet Middle School
1101 E. University blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Stone Magnet Middle School
1101 E. University blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
a)
E.
b)
University
c)
blvd.
d)
at
3.
True or False: It is necessary to capitalize titles of books, magazines, poems, songs, etc.
a)
False; it is never necessary.
b)
False; it is sometimes necessary.
c)
True; it is sometimes necessary.
d)
True; it is always necessary
4.
Which of these needs to be capitalized?
a)
texas
b)
lobster
c)
television
d)
starship
5.
Correct the error in capitalization: "I have miss Roy for Intensive Language Arts."
a)
No mistake
b)
miss
c)
I
d)
Language Arts
6.
Which of these are a proper noun and needs to be capitalized?
a)
april
b)
summertime
c)
school
d)
atlas
7.
Fix this sentence: "i want to go to the grand canyon in december."
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
8.
Which of the sentences is written correctly?
a)
Fred is not british.
b)
That food has got to be Italian.
c)
Bill is from mexico.
d)
Most mexican food is spicy.
9.
Which country is capitalized correctly?
a)
The republic of Congo
b)
New Zealand
c)
The United states of America
d)
dominican republic
10.
Is the following sentence correct? "The room was painted by the neighbor down the street."
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Need to change "neighbor"
d)
Need to change "street"
11.
Proper nouns are always capitalized.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
I don't know
d)
I don't care
12.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
The Hunger Games
b)
Diary of a wimpy kid
c)
i Am Malala
d)
the Hot Zone
13.
Do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Sometimes
d)
Depends what kind of sentence
14.
When writing about yourself, use the word:
a)
i
b)
I
c)
you
d)
You
15.
Which sentence is correct.
a)
bob is going to meet Jane.
b)
bob is going to meet jane.
c)
Bob is going to meet Jane.
d)
BOB is going to meet Jand
16.
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on mondays.
a)
Mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on Mondays.
b)
mrs. Morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
c)
mrs. morris likes to go to starbucks on Mondays.
d)
Mrs. morris likes to go to Starbucks on mondays.
17.
Which is Capitalized correctly?
a)
dr. Johnson
b)
Mayor Tom
c)
Mrs. monte
d)
greg Sherman
18.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
To show authority (i.e. Dr.)
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of the above
19.
Which word needs to be capitalized in the following sentence: my favorite animal is a wolf!
a)
Wolf
b)
My
c)
Animal
d)
Is
20.
Which word needs to be capitalized in the following sentence: Kara and emily went to the park.
a)
Went
b)
Park
c)
Emily
d)
To
21.
Which word needs to be capitalized in the following sentence: James and Hayden rode rides at Kings island
a)
James
b)
Rode
c)
Island
d)
And
22.
We should capitalize seasons.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Which word(s) should NOT be capitalized?
a)
Elm Street
b)
Harry Potter
c)
Summer
d)
I'll
24.
Which is NOT a proper noun, so it should NOT be capitalized?
a)
Camp
b)
Disney World
c)
Canada
d)
South Carolina
25.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
"Ebay is a great name for a classroom pet said the class."
b)
"Ebay is a great name for a classroom pet" said the class.
c)
"Ebay is a great name for a classroom pet," said the class.
26.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
Mrs. Blackstock replied, "You really do love the internet!"
b)
"Mrs. Blackstock replied, You really do love the internet!"
c)
Mrs Blackstock replied "You really do love the internet!"
27.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
"No one ever comes to check me out," Mrs. Blackstock complained loudly!
b)
"No one ever comes to check me out!" Mrs. Blackstock complained loudly.
c)
"No one ever comes to check me out! Mrs. Blackstock complained loudly."
28.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
"Do we go to recess today or tomorrow," Jake asked hopefully.
b)
Do we go to recess today or tomorrow? Jake asked hopefully.
c)
"Do we go to recess today or tomorrow?" Jake asked hopefully.
29.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
30.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
31.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
32.
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.
33.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
34.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I live in New Palestine, Indiana.
b)
I live in New Palestine Indiana.
c)
I live, in, New Palestine, Indiana.
35.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
May 5 2016
b)
May, 5 2016
c)
May 5, 2016
36.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I want to go to Orlando Florida.
b)
I want to go to, Orlando, Florida.
c)
I want to go to Orlando, Florida.
37.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
July 4 2016
b)
July 4, 2016
c)
July, 4, 2016
38.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
39.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
a)
Tom will you bring, me the wrench?
b)
Tom will you, bring me the wrench?
c)
Tom, will you bring me the wrench?
40.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
a)
Yes, Virginia you can go to Sally's house.
b)
Yes Virginia, you can go to Sally's house.
c)
Yes, Virginia, you can go to Sally's house.
41.
Choose the best answer.
a)
It doesn't matter Austin. You still have to work your hardest.
b)
It doesn't matter Austin. You still, have to work your hardest.
c)
It, doesn't matter Austin. You still have to work your hardest.
d)
It doesn't matter, Austin. You still have to work your hardest.
42.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Jamie please clean your room.
b)
Jamie, please clean your room.
43.
Where do commas belong in the following sentence?
Marsha and Bill will you please stop arguing?
Marsha and Bill will you please stop arguing?
a)
Marsha and Bill, will you please stop arguing?
b)
Marsha, and Bill will you please stop arguing?
c)
Marsha and Bill will you, please, stop arguing?
44.
Which of these sentences uses commas as a direct address?
a)
Why do you always bug me about my homework, Ms. Burks?
b)
Billy, my cousin, is really good at basketball.
c)
My dad, on the other hand, doesn't like carrots.
d)
Pork, beef, and chicken are all proteins.
45.
Why is the comma used?
Please tell me the secret, Becky.
Please tell me the secret, Becky.
a)
nonessential information
b)
introductory element
c)
FANBOYS
d)
direct address
46.
Either blueberries, grapes or plums stained the front of the new jacket. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Remove the comma after blueberries
b)
Add a comma after grapes
c)
Add a comma after plums
d)
No change needed
47.
Kayaking and gardening are her favorite hobbies. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after Kayaking
b)
Add a comma after and
c)
Add a comma after gardening
d)
No change needed
48.
Jennifer saw skunks, and muskrats during the nature hike. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Remove the comma after skunks
b)
Add a comma after and
c)
Add a comma after muskrats
d)
No change needed
49.
Crows bats, and bumblebees make Justin Bieber wish he could fly. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after Crows
b)
Remove the comma after bats
c)
Add a comma after bumblebees
d)
No change needed
50.
Enrique wants to become either a pastry chef or a helicopter pilot. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Add a comma after pastry
b)
Add a comma after chef
c)
Add a comma after or
d)
No change needed
51.
Brittney would like a skateboard, or a lasso for her birthday. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Remove a comma after skateboard
b)
Add a comma after or
c)
Add a comma after lasso
d)
No change needed
52.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
53.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
54.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Do not run, jump, or skip, in the hall.
b)
Do not run, jump or skip in the hall.
c)
Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.
55.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I like pepperoni mushroom and cheese pizza.
b)
I like pepperoni, mushroom and, cheese pizza.
c)
I like pepperoni, mushroom, and cheese pizza.
56.
The Giver (novel)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
57.
Nothing Gold Can Stay (poem)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
58.
Imagine (song)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
59.
The News Sentinel (newspaper)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
60.
Spongebob Squarepants (TV Show)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
61.
1989 (Album)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
62.
Orioles Win Game in the Bottom of the Ninth (Article on a website)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
63.
Home Alone (movie)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
64.
Sports Illustrated (magazine)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
65.
Krusty Krab Pizza (TV episode)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
66.
The Tell Tale Heart (Short story)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
67.
Should the Driving Age Be Changed to 18? (newspaper article)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
68.
Mona Lisa (painting)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
69.
The Thinker (statue/work of art)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
70.
The Sound of Music (play/musical)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
71.
The Boy Who Lived (book chapter)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
72.
The Avengers (movie)
a)
Underline/Italics
b)
Quotation Marks
73.
What is this?
The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
74.
What is this?
"Dance, Dance, Dance"
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
75.
What is this?
"Sound of Thunder"
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
76.
What is this?
Wonder
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
77.
What is this?
National Geographic
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
78.
What is this?
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
79.
What is this?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
80.
What is this?
"The Tale-Tell Heart"
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
81.
What is this?
Finding Neverland
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
82.
What is this?
Baby Driver
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
83.
What is this?
The Sound of Music
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
84.
What is this?
"Heartbeat"
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
85.
What is this?
Collections
a)
Large reading: book, journal, magazine, or movie
b)
Small reading: article, chapter in a book, or short story
86.
What is the best definition of a sentence?
a)
words
b)
a group of words
c)
complete thought
d)
a group of words that expresses a complete thought
87.
What is the best definition of a fragment?
a)
subject and predicate
b)
a group of words that doesn't express a complete thought
c)
missing a subject and a predicate
d)
a group of words
88.
What is the definition of a declarative sentence?
a)
makes a statement
b)
gives a direction or command
c)
asks a question
d)
shows strong emotion
89.
What is the definition of an imperative sentence?
a)
makes a statement
b)
gives a direction or command
c)
asks a question
d)
shows strong emotion
90.
What is the definition of an interrogative sentence?
a)
makes a statement
b)
gives a direction or command
c)
asks a question
d)
shows strong emotion
91.
What is the definition of an exclamatory sentence?
a)
makes a statement
b)
gives a direction or command
c)
asks a question
d)
shows strong emotion
92.
A declarative sentence ends with a ________.
a)
.
b)
./!
c)
?
d)
!
93.
An imperative sentence ends with a ________.
a)
.
b)
./!
c)
?
d)
!
94.
An interrogative sentence ends with a ________.
a)
.
b)
./!
c)
?
d)
!
95.
An exclamatory sentence ends with a ________.
a)
.
b)
./!
c)
?
d)
!
96.
Is this a sentence or a fragment?
Mary woke up late and had to hurry this morning.
Mary woke up late and had to hurry this morning.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
97.
Is this a sentence or a fragment?
She left home without her books.
She left home without her books.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
98.
Is this a sentence or a fragment?
And did not bring her history essay due today.
And did not bring her history essay due today.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
99.
Is this a sentence or a fragment?
As she drove to school, she started to get hungry.
As she drove to school, she started to get hungry.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
100.
Is this a sentence or a fragment?
Lots of donut shops and cafes along the way.
Lots of donut shops and cafes along the way.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
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