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Grammar Quiz #11- REDO

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

a)

Adolf the (biggest chimp) was not very helpful to Jane, but Rashidi was.

b)

Adolf (the biggest chimp) was not very helpful to Jane, but Rashidi was.

c)

Adolf the biggest chimp was not very helpful to Jane (but Rashidi was).

d)

Adolf the biggest chimp was (not very helpful) to Jane, but Rashidi was.

2.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

a)

Jane Goodall was studying the chimps by interacting with them at the time—a novel way to proceed!

b)

Jane Goodall was studying the chimps—by interacting with them at the time a novel way to proceed!

c)

Jane Goodall—was studying the chimps by interacting with them at the time a novel way to proceed!

d)

Jane Goodall was studying the chimps by interacting with them—at the time a novel way to proceed!

3.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jane would watch the chimps eating and then collect the leaves, flowers, and fruits they left behind.

b)

Jane would watch the chimps eating, and then collect the leaves, flowers, and fruits they left behind.

c)

Jane would watch the chimps eating and then collect the leaves flowers and fruits, they left behind.

d)

Jane would watch, the chimps eating, and then collect the leaves, flowers and fruits they left behind.

4.

Which type of punctuation should go in the blanks?


Jessica _ Brittany's younger sister _ was always causing mischief.

a)

commas

b)

dashes

c)

parentheses

5.

Which type of punctuation should go in the blanks?


When the car was finally delivered _ nearly three months after she ordered it _ she decided she no longer wanted it.

a)

commas

b)

dashes

c)

parentheses

6.

Which type of punctuation should go in the blanks?


My great grandfather _ born in 1917_ is turning 100 this year.

a)

commas

b)

dashes

c)

parentheses

7.

Which part of the following sentence is the "extra information" that requires punctuation (either commas, dashes, or parentheses)?


Our cat a tabby named Princess loves to lay out in the sun.

a)

Our cat

b)

a tabby named Princess

c)

loves to lay out

d)

in the sun

8.

Which type of punctuation should go in the blanks?


Our cat _ a tabby named Princess _ loves to lay out in the sun.

a)

commas

b)

dashes

c)

parentheses

9.

Which part of the following sentence is the "extra information" that requires punctuation (either commas, dashes, or parentheses)?


The picture of the clown at the bottom of the page gives me the creeps.

a)

The picture of the clown

b)

at the bottom of the page

c)

gives me the creeps.

10.

Which type of punctuation should go in the blanks?


The picture of the clown _ at the bottom of the page _ gives me the creeps.

a)

commas

b)

dashes

c)

parentheses

11.

Which part of the following sentence is the "extra information" that requires punctuation (either commas, dashes, or parentheses)?


My dad who beat cancer a few years ago is a successful lawyer.

a)

My dad

b)

is a successful lawyer.

c)

who beat cancer a few years ago

12.

Which type of punctuation should go in the blanks?


My dad _ who beat cancer a few years ago _ is a successful lawyer.

a)

commas

b)

dashes

c)

parentheses

13.
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a)
If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
b)
If I knew everything--which I don't then--my grade would be so much higher.
c)
If I knew everything which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
14.
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a)
My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.
b)
My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.
c)
My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.
15.
Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?
a)
My worst (subject Math) is getting easier.
b)
My worst subject (Math) is getting easier.
c)
My worst subject Math (is getting easier).
16.
Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?
a)
All of my life (all 12 years) has been in Georgia.
b)
All of my life (all 12 years has) been in Georgia.
c)
All (of my life) all 12 years has been in Georgia.
17.

Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

a)

The signing of the (Declaration of Independence) July 4, 1776 was a critical moment for the American Colonies.

b)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) was a critical moment for the American Colonies.

c)

The signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 was a (critical moment) for the American Colonies.

18.

Which sentence uses the parentheses correctly

a)

The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a defining event of the 19th century for the U.S.

b)

The American Civil War 1861-1865 was a defining event of the 19th century for the (U.S).

c)

The American Civil War 1861-1865 was a defining event of the (19th century) for the U.S.

19.

Which sentence uses the parentheses correctly?

a)

I found the answer in the (frequently asked questions) FAQ.

b)

I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ.)

c)

I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ).

20.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
The (American Civil Liberties Union) ACLU is going to bring a suit.
b)
The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU is going to bring a suit.
c)
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is going to bring a suit.
d)
The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU (is going to bring a suit).