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Punctuation Practice

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
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1.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

My older brother gets on my nerves so, I ignore him all the time.

b)

My older brother gets on my nerves ,so, I ignore him all the time.

c)

My older brother gets on my nerves so I ignore him all the time.

d)

My older brother gets on my nerves ,so I ignore him all the time.

2.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

If you eat too much pizza you will get sick.

b)

If, you eat too much pizza you will get sick.

c)

If you eat ,too much pizza you will get sick.

d)

If you eat too much pizza, you will get sick.

3.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

a)

Although I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch I settled for the Xbox One.

b)

Although I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch, I settled for the Xbox One.

c)

Although, I wanted to buy the Nintendo Switch I settled for the Xbox One.

4.
Which compound sentence is correct?
a)
I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.
b)
Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.
c)
I went to the store, I got chips.
d)
The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage
5.
Which sentence demonstrates using a comma before a conjunction. 
a)
Mark, my bald neighbor, has a dog named Gracie.
b)
Why, I wish all views were as beautiful as this! 
c)
I have to complete my math homework, and study for my comma test. 
d)
Dear Grandma, 
6.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

b)

I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

c)

I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

d)

I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate

7.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

He knocked several times, no one came to the door

b)

He knocked several times no one came to the door.

c)

He knocked several times: no one came to the door.

d)

He knocked several times; no one came to the door.

8.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Aubri went to the dentist, because she had tooth pain.

b)

Aubri went to the dentist because she had tooth pain.

c)

Aubri went to the dentist; because she had tooth pain.

d)

Aubri went to the dentist because, she had tooth pain.

9.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

We decorated, for the party.

b)

We decorated; for the party.

c)

We decorated for the party.

d)

We decorated; the party.

10.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

After you get home from school we have to pick up your sister.

b)

After you get home from school; we have to pick up your sister.

c)

After, you get home from school we have to pick up your sister.

d)

After you get home from school, we have to pick up your sister.

11.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I like peanut butter, yet I don't like peanuts.

b)

I like peanut butter yet I don't like peanuts.

c)

I like peanut butter; yet I don't like peanuts.

d)

I like peanut butter, I don't like peanuts.

12.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming because spring is here.

b)

The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming, because spring is here.

c)

The birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming because spring is here.

d)

The birds are chirping, and the flowers are blooming, because spring is here.

13.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

It is nice outside; so I didn't wear a coat to work.

b)

It is nice outside; I didn't wear a coat to work.

c)

It is nice outside, I didn't wear a coat to work.

d)

It is nice outside so I didn't wear a coat to work.

14.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Since you finished your work early, you can play a game.

b)

Since you finished your work early; you can play a game.

c)

Since you finished your work early you can play a game.

d)

Since you finished your work early, so you can play a game.

15.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I am going to play tennis, while Bill plays basketball.

b)

I am going to play tennis; while Bill plays basketball.

c)

I am going to play tennis while Bill plays basketball.

d)

I am going to play tennis, Bill plays basketball.

16.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

We should sit in the sun because it is, so nice outside!

b)

We should sit in the sun, because it is so nice outside!

c)

We should sit in the sun, because it is, so nice outside!

d)

We should sit in the sun because it is so nice outside!

17.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I might do my homework tonight or I may decide to do it in the morning.

b)

I might do my homework tonight, or I may decide to do it in the morning.

c)

I might do my homework tonight; or I may decide to do it in the morning.

d)

I might do my homework tonight, I may decide to do it in the morning.

18.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My favorite color is blue; Jenna's favorite color is pink.

b)

My favorite color is blue, Jenna's favorite color is pink.

c)

My favorite color is blue Jenna's favorite color is pink.

d)

My favorite color is blue; and Jenna's favorite color is pink.

19.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I didn't get much sleep last night so I am tired.

b)

I didn't get much sleep last night, so I am tired.

c)

I didn't get much sleep last night; so I am tired.

d)

I didn't get much sleep last night, I am tired.

20.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Because I failed my math test, I can't play in my basketball game.

b)

Because I failed my math test I can't play in my basketball game.

c)

Because I failed my math test; I can't play in my basketball game.

d)

Because I failed my math test so I can't play in my basketball game.

21.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I can't play in my basketball game, because I failed my math test.

b)

I can't play in my basketball game; because I failed my math test.

c)

I can't play in my basketball game, I failed my math test.

d)

I can't play in my basketball game because I failed my math test.

22.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I hate tomatoes; yet I love ketchup.

b)

I hate tomatoes, I love ketchup.

c)

I hate tomatoes, yet I love ketchup.

d)

I hate tomatoes yet I love ketchup.

23.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I earned an A on my test; so my teacher gave me a piece of candy.

b)

I earned an A on my test so my teacher gave me a piece of candy.

c)

I earned an A on my test, so my teacher gave me a piece of candy.

d)

I earned an A on my test; and so my teacher gave me a piece of candy.

24.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats, so many people perished, because they froze in the water.

b)

The Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats so many people perished, because they froze in the water.

c)

The Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats so many people perished because they froze in the water.

d)

The Titanic didn't have enough lifeboats, so many people perished because they froze in the water.

25.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My birthday is in May; and my mom's birthday is in November.

b)

My birthday is in May; my mom's birthday is in November.

c)

My birthday is in May, my mom's birthday is in November.

d)

My birthday is in May my mom's birthday is in November.

26.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My Chromebook is almost dead even though I charged it last night.

b)

My Chromebook is almost dead, even though I charged it last night.

c)

My Chromebook is almost dead; even though I charged it last night.

d)

My Chromebook is almost dead, I charged it last night.

27.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Even though I charged my Chromebook last night it is almost dead.

b)

Even though I charged my Chromebook last night; it is almost dead.

c)

Even though I charged my Chromebook last night, it is almost dead.

d)

Even though I charged my Chromebook last night it is almost dead.

28.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My best friend Kayla is, so hilarious!

b)

My best friend Kayla is; so hilarious!

c)

My best friend Kayla is; hilarious!

d)

My best friend Kayla is so hilarious!

29.

What sentences can contain semi-colons?

a)

complex

b)

simple

c)

fragment

d)

compound

30.

What is wrong with the punctuation in this sentence? I always wash my hands, because I am concerned about germs.

a)

nothing is wrong with the punctuation

b)

there should NOT be a comma

c)

the comma comes after "because"

d)

there needs to be a semi-colon where the comma is

31.

When do complex sentences contain a comma?

a)

when the dependent clause comes at the end of the sentence

b)

when the dependent clause comes at the beginning of the sentence

c)

when there is no dependent clause

d)

when there is a fanboys