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Total questions: 185

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On the other hand the viper is a venomous snake.

a)

hand,

b)

venomous,

c)

other,

d)

no comma

2.

We tried to pull to break and to paint the nail.

a)

pull,

b)

break,

c)

paint,

d)

no comma

3.

For you Rashid I would show up for the party.

a)

Rashid,

b)

you,

c)

show up,

d)

no comma

4.

Stalin who was a notorious dictator had a significant role in WW2.

a)

Stalin,

b)

role,

c)

notorious,

d)

dictator,

5.

I lived many years in Al-Khawanij Dubai UAE.

a)

Dubai,

b)

Al-Khawanij,

c)

years,

d)

lived,

6.

The prime minister of UK visited us on March 23rd 2015.

a)

UK,

b)

March 23rd,

c)

us,

d)

minister,

7.

I met Dr Jaden W Smith and he advised me to have further checking.

a)

W.

b)

Dr.

c)

Jaden,

d)

Smith,

8.

Lizards of course can take the heat of the blazing desert.

a)

blazing,

b)

course,

c)

Lizards,

d)

heart,

9.

The FBI declared that 20 lbs of dangerous nasty drugs were confiscated.

a)

nasty,

b)

F.B.I.

c)

dangerous,

d)

lbs.

10.

The cars that had accidents ar Ambley St turn were reported instantly.

a)

reported,

b)

St.

c)

cars,

d)

turn,

11.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
I want to go to Orlando Florida.
b)
I want to go to, Orlando, Florida.
c)
I want to go to Orlando, Florida.
12.
Fix this sentence!
Let's eat grandma! 
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma! 
13.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We ate chicken, rice, carrots.
b)
We are chicken, rice, and carrots.
c)
We are chicken, rice, and, carrots.
14.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
You may have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.
b)
You may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink. 
c)
You may have hot chocolate; hot tea; or coffee to drink. 
d)
You may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink. 
15.
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. 
16.
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?
17.
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. 
18.
Where should the comma go in the following sentence?

It's been raining outside but I still want to go the zoo.
a)
still,
b)
outside,
c)
raining, 
d)
The sentence does not need commas
19.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma after "think"
b)
Insert comma directly after "though"
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
No comma needed
20.
What sentence uses the comma correctly? 
a)
This cool awesome sentence is totally worth your time.
b)
This cool, awesome sentence is totally worth your time.
c)
This cool, awesome, sentence, is totally worth your time.
d)
This cool awesome sentence is, totally, worth your time.
21.
Where does the comma go?
Sandy who is my best friend, is president of our class.
a)
Sandy,
b)
who,
c)
best,
d)
president,
22.
Where does the comma go?
I knew the answer; however I was too shy to raise my hand.
a)
knew,
b)
however,
c)
shy,
d)
raise,
23.
Where does the comma go?
We went to the mall the movies, and the park.
a)
went,
b)
to,
c)
mall,
d)
We,
24.
Where does the comma go?
My sister was sad so I told her a joke.
a)
sister,
b)
her,
c)
sad,
d)
so,
25.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
'Mary is trying hard in school this semester,' her father said.
b)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester, her father said."
c)
"Mary is trying hard in school this semester," her father said.
d)
Mary is trying hard in school this semester, her father said.
26.
Select the correct version of this sentence:
a)
My French professor told "me that my accent is abominable."
b)
My French professor "told me that my accent is abominable."
c)
My French professor told me that "my accent is abominable."
d)
My French professor told me that my accent is abominable.
27.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
"Do we go to recess today or tomorrow," Jake asked hopefully.
b)
Do we go to recess today or tomorrow? Jake asked hopefully.
c)
"Do we go to recess today or tomorrow?" Jake asked hopefully.
28.
Which of the following sentences is NOT written correctly?
a)
"Ebay is my favorite fish ever" Cate exclaimed!
b)
"He's always sitting on a plant," Jackson noticed.
c)
Saisha asked, "Do you think he likes to rest?"
29.
Will you help me
a)
?
b)
.
c)
!
30.
Will you help me
a)
?
b)
.
c)
!
31.
My dog is brown
a)
?
b)
.
c)
!
32.

I am hungry_____

a)

This sentence needs a period

b)

This sentence needs a question mark

c)

This sentence needs a exclamation mark

33.

What time s it__

a)

This sentence needs a period

b)

This sentence needs a question mark

c)

This sentence needs an exclamation mark

34.

My friend is 6 years old__

a)

This sentence needs a period

b)

This sentence needs a question mark

c)

This sentence needs an exclamation mark

35.

I LIKE PUPPIES__

a)

This sentence needs a period

b)

This sentence needs a question mark

c)

This sentence needs an exclamation mark

36.

Did you see my brother__

a)

This sentence needs a period

b)

This sentence needs a question mark

c)

This sentence needs an exclamation mark

37.

the superhero has a red cape

a)

This sentence needs a period and a capital C

b)

This sentence needs a question mark

c)

This sentence needs a period and a capitol T

d)

This sentence needs a period

38.

my favorite superhero is batman

a)

This sentence needs an exclamation a capitol B and S

b)

This sentence needs an exclamation and a capitol B

c)

This sentence needs an exclamation and a capitol B and M

d)

This sentence needs an exclamation and a capitol M

39.

who is the superhero wearing a pink cape

a)

This sentence needs an exclamation and a capitol W

b)

This sentence needs a question mark and a capitol W

c)

This sentence needs a period and a capitol W

d)

This sentence needs a period and a capitol C

40.

are superhero's real

a)

This sentence needs a period and a capitol A

b)

This sentence needs a period and a capitol R

c)

This sentence needs a question mark and a capitol W

d)

This sentence needs a question mark and a capitol A

41.

i love to read and i love to sleep

a)

This sentence needs a question mark and a capitol I

b)

This sentence needs a period mark and a capitol 2 capitol I's

c)

This sentence needs a question mark and a capitol W

d)

This sentence needs a question mark and 2 capitol I's

42.
How old are you
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
43.
My name is Lucy
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
44.
Wow that movie was AWESOME
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
45.
Are we there yet
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
46.
Do you like cookies
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
47.

I am in 1st grade

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

48.
OUCH that hurt
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
49.
OUCH that hurt
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
50.

What is your name

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

51.
My mom likes flowers
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
52.
What is your favorite color
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
53.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
54.
The sky is blue
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
55.
Do you need help
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
56.
There are seven colors in the rainbow
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
57.
What is your favorite subject
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
58.
What an amazing book
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
59.
My favorite color is pink
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
60.
I am 10 years old
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
61.

The yellow cat is friendly

a)

.

b)

!

c)

?

62.

Why is the dog barking

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

63.

Victoriano is the BEST SCHOOL

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

64.

The slide was so much fun

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

65.

Is that your red backpack

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

66.

What time will we Zoom today

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

67.

I will work on my math facts

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

68.

Bananas are a healthy fruit

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

69.

What goes at the end of this sentence?

The boy went to the store

a)

.

b)

?

70.

What is your favorite candy

a)

.

b)

?

71.

How old are you

a)

.

b)

?

72.

What time is it

a)

.

b)

?

73.

I like cookies

a)

.

b)

?

74.

Which sentence is correct

a)

Do you have friends at this school

b)

Do you have friends at this school?

c)

Do you have friends at this school.

75.

Which sentence is correct

a)

halloween is on a wednesday this year

b)

Halloween is on a Wednesday this year.

76.
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.
77.
__ a nice day.
a)
Its
b)
It's
78.
__ are you going?
a)
Ware
b)
Where
c)
Wear
79.
Put the book __.
a)
there
b)
their
c)
they're
80.
It's __ car.
a)
Johns
b)
John's
c)
Johns'
81.
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. 
82.
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. 
83.
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. 
84.
Did you brush your teeth
a)
.
b)
,
c)
?
d)
!
85.
I have a big brown dog
a)
?
b)
&
c)
!
d)
.
86.
Pick that up now
a)
!
b)
?
c)
;
d)
.
87.
What is the point of an exclamation mark?
a)
it shows that you've asked a question forcefully
b)
to make it clear you've said something funny
c)
 to show that something is surprising or forceful
88.
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.
89.
This mark is used before a list or quote, between hours and minutes, or mathematical ratios.
a)
colon
b)
ellipis
c)
exclamation point
d)
parentheses
90.
This mark indicates that part of the text has been intentionally left out.
a)
hyphen
b)
ellipsis
c)
semicolon
d)
apostrophe
91.
This mark separates two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
a)
semicolon
b)
quotation mark
c)
period
d)
parentheses
92.

What does a comma do?

a)

make the sentence stop

b)

make a pause

c)

ask a question

d)

sound excited

93.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a colon? 
a)
The students sitting in the front row are: Todd, Mark, and Steve.
b)
The following students are going on the field trip: June, Heather, and Nate.
c)
The sweatshirt comes in the following: sizes small, medium, and large.
94.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a semicolon? 
a)
On my trip; I met up with a group of friends.
b)
My favorite colors are; blue, green, and purple.
c)
The road is very slippery; there is a lot of black ice.
95.
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. 
96.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

a)

semicolon

b)

colon

c)

comma

97.

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

98.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

99.

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

100.
I am going home I intend to stay there.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
home; I intend
c)
home, I intend
d)
home I intend.
101.

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.

102.
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;
103.
How old are you
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
104.
My name is Lucy
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
105.
Wow that movie was AWESOME
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
106.
Are we there yet
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
107.
Do you like cookies
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
108.
I am in 4th grade
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
109.
OUCH that hurt
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
110.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The horse was crazy; it was too young to be in the ring.
b)
The horse; was crazy it was too young to be in the ring.
c)
The horse was crazy, it was too young to be in the ring.
111.
I am going home I intend to stay there.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
home; I intend
c)
home, I intend
d)
home I intend.
112.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Even though you are tired; you have to play.
b)
You have to play, because you; are tired.
c)
You are tired, you still have to play.
d)
You are tired; you still have to play.
113.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Paul Fisher hates Eric; however, he loves football.
b)
He loves football; but he hates Eric. 
c)
Eric is older than Paul; Tangerine is in Florida.
d)
None of the above
114.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Eric is mean; Paul is nice.
b)
Eric is mean; but Paul is nice.
c)
Paul's mom loves both Paul and Eric, however, Eric does not like Paul. 
d)
None of the above
115.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a)
Tangerine is a fruit; it is the name of the book we are reading.
b)
Tangerines are yellow; but the book is orange.
c)
Paul dies; but Eric lives.
d)
none of the above
116.
How would you revise the following sentence:
Kip met his girlfriend on the Internet her name is LaFawnduh.
a)
Add a comma after "Internet"
b)
Add a semicolon after "Internet"
c)
NO CHANGE
117.

We put the picnic basket on the table we walked over to the playground.

Correct the sentence.

a)

We put the picnic basket, on the table, we walked over to the playground.

b)

We put the picnic basket on the table, and we walked over to the playground.

c)

We, put the picnic basket on the table we walked over to the playground.

118.

Sally is captain of the soccer team she helped organize the tournament.

correct the sentence.

a)

Sally is captain of the soccer team she helped, organize the tournament.

b)

Sally, is captain of the soccer team she helped organize the tournament.

c)

Sally is captain of the soccer team. She helped organize the tournament.

119.

Sally is captain of the soccer team she helped organize the tournament.

correct the sentence.

a)

Sally is captain of the soccer team she helped, organize the tournament.

b)

Sally, is captain of the soccer team she helped organize the tournament.

c)

Sally is captain of the soccer team. She helped organize the tournament.

120.
Which is correct?
a)
Mark always knew his way around the woods. This is something he could always depend on.
b)
Mark always knew his way around the woods, this is something he could always depend on.
c)
Mark always knew his way around the woods this is something he could always depend on.
d)
all of the above
121.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The cat slept in the windowsill it was warm.
b)
The cat slept in the windowsill; it was warm.
c)
The cat slept; in the windowsill it was warm.
122.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
I usually don't like dessert; however, pie is good
b)
I usually don't like dessert however, pie is good
123.
What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW!  Did you see that ___
a)
!
b)
.
c)
?
d)
,
124.
Did you brush your teeth
a)
.
b)
,
c)
?
d)
!
125.
I have a big brown dog
a)
?
b)
&
c)
!
d)
.
126.
Pick that up now
a)
!
b)
?
c)
;
d)
.
127.
Where is my pencil
a)
.
b)
!
c)
"
d)
?
128.
Which sentence is correct.
a)
bob is going to meet Jane.
b)
bob is going to meet jane.
c)
Bob is going to meet Jane.
129.
Is the following Sentence correct. : the room is black.
a)
yes
b)
no
130.
Is the following Sentence correct. : This english test is easy.
a)
no
b)
yes
131.
What word needs to be capitalized in this sentence? Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.
a)
i
b)
store
c)
orange
d)
juice
132.

What is used at the end of a sentence to show excitement

a)

Exclamation point

b)

Comma

c)

Period

d)

Colon

133.
When is your birthday
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
134.
I love cookies
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
135.
My favorite subject is reading
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
136.
Sally walks to the park
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
137.
How far can you throw the ball
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
138.
The pig is in a pen
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
139.
What is your favorite color
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
140.
The car is in the garage
a)
.
b)
?
c)
!
d)
,
141.

Math is my favorite subject ___

a)

!

b)

?

c)

.

d)

,

142.

WOW! Did you see that ___

a)

!

b)

.

c)

?

d)

,

143.

Did you brush your teeth ___

a)

.

b)

,

c)

?

d)

!

144.

I have a big brown dog ___

a)

?

b)

&

c)

!

d)

.

145.

Pick that up now ___

a)

!

b)

?

c)

;

d)

.

146.

That is amazing ___

a)

?

b)

#

c)

!

d)

.

147.

She went for a walk in the woods ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

148.

I had fish for dinner last night ___

a)

?

b)

.

c)

!

d)

:

149.

May I borrow your pencil ___

a)

.

b)

!

c)

$

d)

?

150.

That is disgusting ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

@

d)

!

151.

How old are you ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

:

152.

My name is Lucy ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

153.

Wow that movie was AWESOME ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

&

154.

Are we there yet ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

,

155.

Do you like cookies ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

;

156.

I am in 4th grade ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

157.

My mom likes flowers ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

&

158.
The coachs daughter is one of the best runners on the track team.
a)
coachs'
b)
runner's
c)
coach's
d)
runners'
159.
Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence?
Sheer white curtains and fresh lilacs added to the rooms simple charm.
a)
curtain's
b)
lilac's
c)
room's
d)
curtains'
160.

On the other hand the viper is a venomous snake.

a)

hand,

b)

venomous,

c)

other,

d)

no comma

161.

We tried to pull to break and to paint the nail.

a)

pull,

b)

break,

c)

paint,

d)

no comma

162.

For you Rashid I would show up for the party.

a)

Rashid,

b)

you,

c)

show up,

d)

no comma

163.

Stalin who was a notorious dictator had a significant role in WW2.

a)

Stalin,

b)

role,

c)

notorious,

d)

dictator,

164.

The FBI declared that 20 lbs of dangerous nasty drugs were confiscated.

a)

nasty,

b)

F.B.I.

c)

dangerous,

d)

lbs.

165.

The cars that had accidents ar Ambley St turn were reported instantly.

a)

reported,

b)

St.

c)

cars,

d)

turn,

166.

Third grade is the BEST

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

167.

Did you remember to study last night

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

168.

Did you remember to study last night

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

169.

We are going to take a spelling test

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

170.

Brush your teeth before school

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

171.

Dogs, cats, and horses are all mammals

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

172.

Look out, here comes a tornado

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

173.

Do you like going on vacation

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

174.
The coachs daughter is one of the best runners on the track team.
a)
coachs'
b)
runner's
c)
coach's
d)
runners'
175.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

a)

semicolon

b)

colon

c)

comma

176.

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.

177.

Which one of the following marks represents a comma:

a)

?

b)

:

c)

!

d)

.

e)

,

178.

Which sentence is correct:

(1) Emma asked herself what she can do to become first in the grade?

(2) Emma asked herself what she can do to become first in the grade.

a)

(1)

b)

(2)

179.

Choose the correct combination of punctuation marks:

Imaan shouted to Lauren_ "Pass the ball_".

a)

, and !

b)

. and ?

c)

? and :

d)

: and !

180.

Choose the correct sentence:

(1) Jordan screamed: "Owww" when he stood on a thorn.

(2) Jordan screamed, "Owww!" when he stood on the thorn.

a)

(2)

b)

(1)

181.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark:

Rebecca's mom went to the shop and bought eggs _ bread _ milk and sweets.

a)

?

b)

,

c)

.

d)

:

e)

!

182.

Fill in the missing punctuation mark: Do not do that_

a)

,

b)

.

c)

!

d)

?

e)

:

183.
This is used to make compound sentences, separate phrases or items in a list, coordinating adjectives, and/or extra information.
a)
comma
b)
quotation mark
c)
period
d)
semicolon 
184.
This mark is used before a list or quote, between hours and minutes, or mathematical ratios.
a)
colon
b)
ellipis
c)
exclamation point
d)
parentheses
185.
This mark is used before a list or quote, between hours and minutes, or mathematical ratios.
a)
colon
b)
ellipis
c)
exclamation point
d)
parentheses