WorksheetsPunctuation
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 3hrs 47mins
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1.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
b)
She was, as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
c)
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
d)
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.
2.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
b)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.
c)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back.
d)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back.
3.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.
b)
On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.
c)
On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.
d)
On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.
4.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story.
b)
After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story.
c)
After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story.
d)
After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story.
5.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
b)
Tomorrow I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
c)
Tomorrow I believe is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.
d)
Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November, general election.
6.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
Philip, understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.
b)
Philip understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.
c)
Philip, understanding history, increases your understanding of today's world.
d)
Philip, understanding, history increases your understanding, of today's world.
7.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
"When," Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"
b)
"When," Jamie asked "will you return my book?"
c)
"When" Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"
d)
"When" Jamie asked "will you return my book?"
8.
Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.
People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.
People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.
a)
People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . . .
b)
People began investigating the ancient city of Ur
c)
People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . .
d)
People began investigating the ancient city of Ur.
9.
Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.
Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.
Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.
a)
Dinosaurs, . . . , became fossils after millions of years.
b)
Dinosaurs, . . . became fossils after millions of years.
c)
Dinosaurs . . . became fossils after millions of years.
d)
Dinosaur became fossils after millions of years.
10.
Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.
According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."
According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."
a)
According to Dr. Pandharipande, "every person deserves equal rights."
b)
According to Dr. Pandharipande, ". . . every person deserves equal rights."
c)
According to Dr. Pandharipande . . . every person deserves equal rights."
d)
According to Dr. Pandharipande, "[. . .] every person deserves equal rights."
11.
Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.
The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime.
The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime.
a)
The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime.
b)
The factory workers worked many hours of overtime.
c)
The factory workers, . . . worked many hours of overtime.
d)
The factory workers, . . . , worked many hours of overtime.
12.
Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.
We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.
We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.
a)
We have determined . . . that the fire was accidental.
b)
We have determined that the fire was accidental.
c)
We have determined [. . . ] that the fire was accidental.
d)
We have determined. That the fire was accidental.
13.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?
a)
"Now where did I put my car keys? I had . . . them just a moment ago."
b)
". . . now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago."
c)
"Now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago . . ."
d)
"Now where . . . did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago."
14.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?
a)
Alexa said, "I wonder why the sky . . ."
b)
Alexa said, ". . . I wonder why the sky."
c)
Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . sky."
d)
Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . why the sky."
15.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show awkward silence?
a)
". . . uh, hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.
b)
"Uh . . . hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.
c)
"Uh, hello? Is anyone . . . there?" the manager asked.
d)
"Uh, hello? Is anyone there . . . ?" the manager asked.
16.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show stuttering?
a)
"There are . . . eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.
b)
". . . there are eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.
c)
"There are . . . there are eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.
d)
"There are -- there are eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.
17.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a pause?
a)
". . . how's your husband, Lee, doing?"
b)
"How's your husband, Lee, doing . . . ?"
c)
"How's your . . . husband, Lee, doing?"
d)
"How's your husband . . . Lee . . . doing?"
18.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a)
A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful.
b)
A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for being successful.
c)
A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for-being-successful.
d)
None are correct
19.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a)
I'll play--what can I play?
b)
I'll play what-can-I play?
c)
I'll play what can I play?
d)
None are correct.
20.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a)
Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning--I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early--seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
b)
Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost-more-than I cared to undertake.
c)
Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
d)
None are correct.
21.
I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
a)
semicolon
b)
colon
c)
comma
22.
If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
23.
It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
24.
There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
c)
Comma
25.
I am going home I intend to stay there.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
home; I intend
c)
home, I intend
d)
home I intend.
26.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.
b)
Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.
c)
Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.
d)
Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.
27.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
Even though my brother hates ping pong; I can't get enough of it.
b)
Even though my brother hates ping pong, I can't get enough of it.
c)
Even though my brother hates ping pong. I can't get enough of it.
d)
I can't get enough of ping pong but my brother hates it.
28.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings; lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
29.
She didn't see the other car coming so her car has a dent now.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
She didn't see the other car coming so, her car has a dent now.
c)
She didn't see the other car coming; her car has a dent now.
d)
She didn't see the other car coming, her car has a dent now.
30.
Just consider some of the misconceptions about pigs, that they are dirty, that they carry diseases, and that they are unintelligent.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
pigs:
c)
pigs
d)
pigs;
31.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
It is Mary's sons ball.
b)
It's Marys son's ball.
c)
Its Mary's son's ball
d)
It is Mary's son's ball.
32.
__ a nice day.
a)
Its
b)
It's
33.
__ are you going?
a)
Ware
b)
Where
c)
Wear
34.
Put the book __.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
35.
It's __ car.
a)
Johns
b)
John's
c)
Johns'
36.
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.
37.
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.
38.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
39.
Did you brush your teeth
a)
.
b)
,
c)
?
d)
!
40.
I have a big brown dog
a)
?
b)
&
c)
!
d)
.
41.
Pick that up now
a)
!
b)
?
c)
;
d)
.
42.
The coachs daughter is one of the best runners on the track team.
a)
coachs'
b)
runner's
c)
coach's
d)
runners'
43.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence?
Sheer white curtains and fresh lilacs added to the rooms simple charm.
Sheer white curtains and fresh lilacs added to the rooms simple charm.
a)
curtain's
b)
lilac's
c)
room's
d)
curtains'
44.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence?
Some students are unhappy about the schools decision to remove soft drink machines.
Some students are unhappy about the schools decision to remove soft drink machines.
a)
student's
b)
school's
c)
machine's
d)
students'
45.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Larrys bike was new.
b)
Larry bike was new.
c)
Larry's bike was new.
d)
Larrys' bike was new.
46.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
All the actor's got together backstage after the show.
b)
All the actors' got together backstage after the show.
c)
All the actors got together backstage after the show.
d)
All the actors's got together backstage after the show.
47.
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.
48.
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.
49.
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.
50.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
51.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
52.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
53.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter.
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
54.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
a)
Insert comma before because
b)
Insert comma after because
c)
Insert comma after the word refuses
d)
No comma needed
55.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious.
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