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Punctuation-Unit 1 Review-8th Grade

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 2hrs 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.
a)
When you are trying to do stuff
b)
When separating a quote from a clause
c)
When stating an introductory phrase
d)
When you have a list of things
2.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
3.
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. 
4.
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. 
5.
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?
6.
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. 
7.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
8.
The rule of Putting Commas after Introductory Words or Phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences? 
a)
Many swallows, finches, and robins nested high on the treetops.
b)
After school, Sophie liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.
9.

Insert the missing dashes.


Sara chose her research topic blue whales.

a)

topic-

b)

research-

c)

blue-

10.

Insert the missing dashes.


Ex-Our class had a pizza party it was a reward for good behavior.

a)

pizza-

b)

party-

c)

was-

11.

Insert the missing dashes.


Kendra made cookies chocolate chip and brought them to share with the class.

a)

made- chip-

b)

cookies- chip-

c)

Kendra- chip-

12.

Insert the missing dashes.


Ex-Don't forget you need to take notes in math today.

a)

forget-

b)

need-

c)

math-

13.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

a)

Victoria bought her favorite- plant a cactus!

b)

Victoria bought her favorite plant- a cactus

c)

Victoria bought her favorite plant a- cactus

14.

Which sentence uses a DASH correctly to emphasize breaks in thought & shifts in tone?

a)

I was glad to be home - until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

b)

I was glad - to be home until I saw the bill in the mailbox.

c)

I was glad to be home until I saw - the bill in the mailbox.

15.
Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  
a)
“I can't stand . . . Olive."
b)
“I can’t stand that . . . girl." 
c)
“I can’t stand          that girl . . ."
d)
“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”
16.

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."

Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

a)

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

b)

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

17.

A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.

a)

period

b)

comma

c)

ellipsis

18.
An ellipsis is used to ___.
a)
shorten a quoted passage by omitting  words or phrases
b)
pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence
c)
indicate an incomplete thought
d)
all answers are correct
19.

Which of the following is FALSE about ELLIPSES

a)

Ellipses indicated you've omitted words or information

b)

Ellipses indicate a pause in speech

c)

Ellipses consist of 3 sequential periods

d)

Ellipses are for hiding information

20.

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.

a)

Carlos wants to visit: Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

b)

Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

c)

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy, Germany, and China.

d)

Carlos -wants to visit- Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

21.

“I am sorry” whispered Dionard.

a)

“I am sorry...” whispered Dionard.

b)

“...I am sorry” whispered Dionard.

c)

“I am sorry” whispered... Dionard.

d)

“I am... sorry” whispered Dionard.

22.

Mr. Tanner my teacher is wearing a blue shirt.

a)

Mr. Tanner, my teacher, is wearing a blue shirt.

b)

Mr. Tanner- my teacher, is wearing a blue shirt.

c)

Mr. Tanner my teacher... is wearing a blue shirt.

d)

Mr. Tanner- my teacher- is wearing a blue shirt.

23.

He said “Mr. Tanner you are very nice.”

a)

He said, “Mr. Tanner you are very nice.”

b)

He said... “Mr. Tanner you are very nice.”

c)

He said... “Mr. Tanner, you are very nice.”

d)

He said, “Mr. Tanner... you are very nice.”

24.

She swam and swam and swam some more.

a)

She swam- and swam and swam some more.

b)

She swam, and swam, and swam, some more.

c)

She swam and swam... and swam some more.

d)

She swam- and swam- and swam some more.

25.

Joel’s business he takes care of pets is doing quite well.

a)

Joel’s business, he takes care of pets, is doing quite well.

b)

Joel’s business- he takes care of pets, is doing quite well.

c)

Joel’s business he takes care of pets, is doing quite well.

d)

Joel’s business- he takes care of pets- is doing quite well.

26.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
During a full moon Matt turns into a werewolf.
b)
During a full moon; Matt turns into a werewolf.
c)
During a full moon, Matt turns into a werewolf.
d)
During a full moon - Matt turns into a werewolf.
27.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
If you don’t show up to work on time, you will be fired.
b)
If you don’t show up to work on time you will be fired.
c)
If you don’t show up, to work on time you will be fired.
d)
If you don’t show up, to work on time, you will be fired.
28.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
Kristas insect collection includes ants, scorpions, and tarantulas.
b)
Krista’s insect collection includes ants scorpions and tarantulas.
c)
Kristas insect collection includes ants scorpions and tarantulas.
d)
Krista’s insect collection includes ants, scorpions, and tarantulas.
29.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
Running as fast as she could Brittany crossed the finish line ahead of her competitors.
b)
Running as fast as she could, Brittany crossed the finish line ahead of her competitors.
c)
Running as fast as she could, Brittany crossed the finish line ahead of her competitors
d)
Running as fast as she could Brittany crossed the finish line, ahead of her competitors.
30.

Which is correct?

a)

I hate doing math; homework I love doing art homework.

b)

I hate; doing math homework I love doing art homework.

c)

I hate doing math homework; I love doing art homework.

d)

I hate doing math homework I love; doing art homework.

31.

Which sentence has been punctuated correctly with a semi-colon?

a)

I got an A on my English assignment; I really studied hard.

b)

I got an A on my English assignment I really studied; hard.

c)

I got an A; on my English assignment I really studied hard.

d)

I got an A on my English assignment: I really studied hard.

32.

Which sentence correctly uses the semi-colon?

a)

Neither of us can speak French; we had to get a translator.

b)

Neither of us can speak French; We had to get a translator.

c)

Neither of us can speak French we had to get; a translator.

d)

Neither of us can speak French: we had to get a translator.

33.

Only one student was absent_ Erick Jones had a cold.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

34.

I like three sandwiches_ hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and grilled cheese.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

35.

I enjoy fast food_ such as hamburgers and fries.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

36.

Remember this_ the key is under the mat.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

37.

The key is under the mat_ so remember to use it.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

38.

Erick wanted two things for Christmas_ an XBox and a dirt bike.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

39.

Mr. Jones looked across the room_ he knew Erick was cheating.

a)

comma

b)

Semi Colon

c)

Colon

d)

NOTHING

40.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
That woman is a teacher; she is popular with students.
b)
It was a cold day; pickles are delicious.
c)
The pie is fresh; my shoes are too tight.
d)
At the strike on one; Disney World is a magical place.
41.

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Mrs. Dattilio ate two donuts, a pizza, and an ice cream cake.

a)

three or more items in a list

b)

using an introductory word

c)

starting a subordinating clause

d)

city, state + comma after state if the sentence continues

42.

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Mrs. Dattilio ate two donuts, a pizza, and an ice cream cake.

a)

three or more items in a list

b)

using an introductory word

c)

starting a subordinating clause

d)

city, state + comma after state if the sentence continues

43.

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Tehya has a sweet, fluffy kitten.

a)

three or more items in a list

b)

month day, year + another comma if the sentence continues

c)

adding a comma when something refers back to a noun

d)

using a comma when writing two adjectives

44.

Which TWO comma rules are demonstrated in the sentence?

Mr. Grove's dog, Hercules, was born in Tampa, Florida.

a)

using commas to refer back to a noun in the sentence

b)

city, state + another comma if the sentence continues

c)

month day, year + another comma if the sentence continues

d)

using a comma to separate two adjectives

45.

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Mrs. Terrell doesn't like burgers; on the other hand, she does eat chicken nuggets.

a)

using a comma after an introductory word or phrase

b)

using a comma to begin a subordinate clause

c)

using a comma with quotations

d)

city, state + another comma if the sentence continues

46.

Which comma rule does the sentence demonstrate?

"Oh my goodness," Mr. Nave said. "Where is my lizard?"

a)

using a comma between two adjectives

b)

month day, year + comma if the sentence continues

c)

using a comma in quotations

d)

using a comma to begin a subordinate clause

47.

Which TWO comma rules are demonstrated in the sentence?

This year, Halloween falls on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

a)

month day, year + another comma if the sentence continues

b)

using a comma between two adjectives

c)

using a comma with an introductory word or phrase

d)

using commas to refer back to a noun in the sentence

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