WorksheetsApostrophe, colon and semicolon errors
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
1. My new shoes are my three favorite ______ green, red, and blue.
colors:
colors;
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
2. I have a few favorite pieces of ______ colons, semicolons, periods, and commas.
punctuation:
punctuation;
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
3. I've always wanted to go to ______ I heard they have the best pastries there.
new orleans;
new orleans:
I. Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence:
4. I spent my Saturday the best way I know ______ running around in the park with my dogs.
how:
how;
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
5.
You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.
You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
6.
She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.
She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle.
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
7.
I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.
I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington.
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
8.
I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.
I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
9.
The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.
The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.
II. For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
10.
Zach came to class breathless and overwhelmed; he had just come from volleyball practice.
Zach came to class: breathless and overwhelmed he had just come from volleyball practice.
III. Punctuate the following sentences with apostrophes according to the rules for using the apostrophe.
11. We claimed the picnic table was ours, but the Jones children looked so disappointed that we found another spot.
Jones’
Jone’s
III. Punctuate the following sentences with apostrophes according to the rules for using the apostrophe.
12. She said the watch Jack found was hers, but she could identify the manufacturers name on it.
could - manufacturer
couldn’t - manufacturer’s
III. Punctuate the following sentences with apostrophes according to the rules for using the apostrophe.
13. The moons rays shone feebly on the path, and I heard a lone crickets chirpings and whistlings.
moon - crickets
moon’s - cricket’s
III. Punctuate the following sentences with apostrophes according to the rules for using the apostrophe.
14. They’re not afraid to go ahead with the plans, though the choice is not theirs.
theyre
they’re
Type the correct form - its or it's - into the gap in the sentence.
15. (a) a question of how you approach the matter.
Type the correct form - its or it's - into the gap in the sentence.
16. Leaders in the education system are conscious of the need to maintain (a) standards.
Type the correct form - its or it's - into the gap in the sentence.
17. The board had to revise (a) judgement after the appeal.
IV. Type the correct form - its or it's - into the gap in the sentence.
18. Unfortunately, (a) not always those who work the hardest who succeed.
V. Select the correctly punctuated noun(s) into the gap(s) to complete the sentence.
19. The _______________ policy needed several ________________.
Government's, revision's
Government's, revisions
VI. In the following sentences, decide whether the apostrophes are used correctly. Select correct if they are and incorrect if they're not.
20. The children's nanny put them to bed early.
Incorrect
Correct
