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Punctuation 6

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?

a)

My favorite pen the blue one, not the black one (has been) missing for the last week!

b)

My favorite pen the blue one, not the black one has been (missing for the last week!)

c)

(My favorite pen) the blue one, not the black one has been missing for the last week!

d)

My favorite pen (the blue one, not the black one) has been missing for the last week!

e)

My favorite pen the blue one, not the black one has been missing for the last week!

2.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash to set apart the nonessential information?

a)

My sister while wearing my favorite sweater decided to make brownies-and ended up spilling them-all over herself.

b)

My sister while wearing my favorite sweater-decided to make brownies-and ended up spilling them all over herself.

c)

My sister-while wearing my favorite sweater decided to make brownies and ended up spilling them all over herself.

d)

My sister-while wearing my favorite sweater-decided to make brownies and ended up spilling them all over herself.

3.

My sister-while wearing my favorite sweater-decided to make brownies and ended up spilling them all over herself.

a)

My house, the one with all of the lawn decorations, is the talk of the neighborhood.

b)

My house, the one with all of the lawn decorations is the talk of the neighborhood.

c)

My house the one with all of the, lawn decorations, is the talk of the neighborhood.

d)

My house the one with all of the lawn decorations is, the talk of the neighborhood.

4.

My favorite soda Dr. Pepper came out with a new flavor yesterday.

a)

"new flavor"

b)

"Dr. Pepper"

c)

"favorite"

d)

"yesterday"

5.

Which sentence is correct:

(1) Emma asked herself what she can do to become first in the grade?

(2) Emma asked herself what she can do to become first in the grade.

a)

(1)

b)

(2)

6.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona!"

b)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona,"

c)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona?"

d)

The teacher shouted, "Be quiet Ona."

7.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark:

Rebecca's mom went to the shop and bought eggs _ bread _ milk and sweets.

a)

?

b)

,

c)

.

d)

:

e)

!

8.

Choose the correct sentence:

(1) Jordan screamed: "Owww" when he stood on a thorn.

(2) Jordan screamed, "Owww!" when he stood on the thorn.

a)

(2)

b)

(1)

9.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

Where is Georgia going?

b)

Were is Georgia going?

c)

Where is Georgia going.

d)

Were is Georgia going.

10.

Which sentence is correct.

(1) Caleb asked Jordyn: "Why do you talk so much?"

(2) Caleb asked Jordyn, "Why do you talk so much?"

a)

(1)

b)

(2)

11.

When do we use a comma in a sentence?

(Choose the correct answers.)

a)

To separate items in a list.

b)

To show a break in the sentence.

c)

All of the above.

12.
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 
13.
These marks are used to separate explanations or qualifying statements within a sentence.
a)
colon
b)
apostrophe
c)
parentheses
d)
period
14.
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
15.
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.
16.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma! 
17.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We ate chicken, rice, and carrots.

b)

We are chicken, rice, and carrots.

c)

We are chicken, rice, and, carrots.

18.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
is there a quizizz game for today? Ahmed asked.
b)
"is there a quizizz game for today"? ahmed asked.
c)
"is there a quizizz game for today?" Ahmed asked.
d)
"Is there a quizizz game for today?" Ahmed asked.
19.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

She doesnt understand why she failed the test.

b)

She doesn't understand why she failed the test.

c)

She does'nt understand why she failed the test.

20.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Dear, Pam

b)

Dear Pam.

c)

Dear Pam,

21.
Which of these needs to be capitalized?
a)
texas
b)
lobster
c)
television
d)
starship
22.
Which of these are a proper noun and needs to be capitalized?
a)
april
b)
summertime
c)
school
d)
atlas
23.
What is the abbreviation for South Carolina? 
a)
SC
b)
SA
24.
Easterlys offered to coach the team this year; however the competition for the job is fierce.
a)
Correctly punctuated 
b)
Incorrectly punctuated
25.
My favorite pizza toppings are: sausage, peppers, extra cheese, and mushrooms.
a)
Correctly punctuated 
b)
Incorrectly punctuated
26.
I've done all my chores; therefore, I deserve to go hang out with my friends.
a)
Correctly punctuated
b)
Incorrectly punctuated