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WorksheetsCapitalization & Punctuation Review
Total questions: 157
Worksheet time: 3hrs 11mins
Sheer white curtains and fresh lilacs added to the rooms simple charm.
Some students are unhappy about the schools decision to remove soft drink machines.
You will need the following sunscreen, swimming gear, a packed lunch, and common sense
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
"How are you"? she asked.
"How are you." she asked.
"How are you?" she asked.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Mom asked ," What time is it ?"
mom asked ," what time is it ?"
Mom asked ," What time is it "?
Choose a sentence that is punctuated correctly.
He said " I'm going out."
he said " I'm going out."
He said , "I'm going out."
Choose a sentence that is punctuated correctly.
Jeetha exclaimed," The house next door is on fire!.
Jeetha exclaimed, "The house next door is on fire!"
Jeetha exclaimed," The house next door is on fire"!
Choose the correct contraction for "cannot "
can't
cann't
cannot
There is no school on monday.
finding nemo
my cousin is my hero.
Which sentence is correct?
he took 69 dogs on the expedition.
He took 69 dogs on the expedition.
he took 69 dogs on the expedition
Let's eat grandma!
"We had too many fumbles we lost the game."
What is the correct form of the sentence?
We wont leave for Boise Idaho until 300
We won't leave for Boise, Idaho until 3:00
We won't leave for Boise, Idaho, until 3:00.
We won't leave for Boise Idaho until 3:00.
We wont leave for Boise, Idaho, until 3:00.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
That boys family is a plumber his mother is a lawyer
That boy's family is a plumber; his mother is a lawyer.
That boys family is a plumber; his mother is a lawyer!
That boys family is a plumber. His mother is a lawyer.
That boy's family is a plumber. His mother is a lawyer.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
Dr Heard lives at 802 Robin Drive Orlando Fl 32087
Dr. Heard lives at 802 Robin Drive Orlando, Fl 32087
Dr Heard lives at 802 Robin Drive, Orlando Fl 32087.
Dr. Heard lives at 802 Robin Drive Orlando Fl 32087.
Dr. Heard lives at 802 Robin Drive, Orlando, Fl 32087.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
Who has read the poem titled Egg Thoughts by R Hoban
Who has read the poem, titled Egg Thoughts by R. Hoban.
Who has read the poem titled Egg Thoughts by R. Hoban?
Who has read the poem titled, "Egg Thoughts" by: R. Hoban?
Who has read the poem titled "Egg Thoughts" by R. Hoban?
What is the correct form of the sentence?
Jana said I couldnt reach the top shelf
Jana said, "I couldnt reach the top shelf"
Jana said, "I couldn't reach the top shelf?"
Jana said, "I couldn't reach the top shelf."
Jana said, I couldn't reach the top shelf.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
They became engaged on Mon February 14 2005
They became engaged on Mon. February 14, 2005
They became engaged on Mon., February 14, 2005.
They became engaged on Mon, February 14 2005
They became engaged on Mon, February 14 2005!
What is the correct form of the beginning of this letter?
Dear Katie
Dear Katie!
Dear Katie,
Dear Katie?
Dear Katie.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
Mandy and Chan our neighbors want to take us to Niagara Falls next summer
Mandy and Chan, our neighbor's want to take us to Niagara Falls next summer.
Mandy and Chan our neighbors want to take us to Niagara Falls next summer!
Mandy and Chan, our neighbors, want to take us to Niagara Falls next summer!
Mandy and Chan, our neighbors want to take us to Niagara Falls next summer.
What is the correct form of the ending of this letter?
Your cousin Kaylee
Your cousin Kaylee!
Your cousin Kaylee.
Your cousin, Kaylee
Your cousin: Kaylee
What is the corret form of this beginning of the letter?
Dear Judge Minz
Dear Judge Minz!
Dear Judge Minz
Dear, Judge Minz
Dear Judge Minz:
What is the correct form of this sentence?
Yes we need the following a carton of eggs milk and a loaf of bread
Yes, we need the following: a carton of eggs milk and a loaf of bread.
Yes, we need the following, a carton of eggs, milk, and a loaf of bread
Yes, we need the following: a carton of eggs, milk, and a loaf of bread.
Yes we need the following: a carton of eggs, milk and a loaf of bread.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
Mr Wong stayed for a week but he didnt have time to go to an art museum
Mr. Wong stayed for a week but he didn't have time to go to an art museum
Mr. Wong stayed for a week, but he didn't have time to go to an art museum
Mr Wong stayed for a week, but he didnt have time to go to an art museum.
Mr. Wong stayed for a week, but he didn't have time to go to an art museum.
What is the correct form of the sentence?
Mattys mother attended a meeting at the Roth Bldg today said Tate
Mattys mother attended a meeting at the Roth Bldg today, said Tate.
"Mattys mother attended a meeting at the Roth Bldg. today" said Tate.
"Matty's mother attended a meeting at the Roth Bldg today," said Tate.
Matty's mother attended a meeting at the Roth Bldg. today, said Tate
I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
semicolon
colon
comma
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
Even though my brother hates ping pong; I can't get enough of it.
Even though my brother hates ping pong, I can't get enough of it.
Even though my brother hates ping pong. I can't get enough of it.
I can't get enough of ping pong but my brother hates it.
Which one of the following marks represents a comma:
?
:
!
.
,
Choose the correct combination of punctuation marks:
Imaan shouted to Lauren_ "Pass the ball_".
, and !
. and ?
? and :
: and !
Choose the correct sentence:
(1) Jordan screamed: "Owww" when he stood on a thorn.
(2) Jordan screamed, "Owww!" when he stood on the thorn.
(2)
(1)
Which of the following titles should not be underlined?
Chapters of a book
Novels
Films
Magazines
Short stories and poems should always be placed in quotation marks.
True
False
In some cases, you may have to use both quotation marks and underlining to properly punctuate titles.
True
False
Which sentence is done correctly?
Your 6's look more like 9's to me.
Your 6s look more like 9s to me.
Your 6s look more like 9s to me
Which sentence is done correctly?
A cowboy, a cowgirl and the horses were rounding up the cattle.
A cowboy, a cowgirl and the horses, were rounding up the cattle
A cowboy, a cowgirl, and the horses were rounding up the cattle.
Which sentence is done correctly?
One person's luggage hadn't been found.
One persons luggage hadn't been found.
One persons luggage hadnt been found.
Which sentence is done correctly?
Barry said, Hello. How are you?
Barry said, Hello. "How are you?"
Barry said, "Hello. How are you?"
Which sentence is done correctly?
The shoe is Cinderellas because its too small for her sisters.
The shoe is Cinderella's because it's too small for her sisters.
The shoe is Cinderella's because its too small for her sister's.
Which sentence is done correctly?
They've learned a lot about building a bird house from James M. Holmes.
Theyve learned a lot about building a bird house from James M Holmes.
They've learned a lot about building a bird house from James M Holmes
Which sentence is done correctly?
The class of 17 will hold their graduation ceremony on Tues. Dec. 19, 2017.
The class of 17 will hold their graduation ceremony on Tues Dec 19 2017.
The class of '17 will hold their graduation ceremony on Tues., Dec. 19, 2017.
Which sentence is done correctly?
Dear Ed
Dear, Ed
Dear Ed,
Which sentence is done correctly?
Your friend
Lilly
Your friend
Lilly,
Your friend,
Lilly
Which sentence is done correctly?
Marry Joe and I are planning a trip to Disney World.
Marry, Joe, and I are planning a trip to Disney World.
Mary, Joe and I are planning a trip to Disney World
Which sentence is done correctly?
If you can't come with us, let us know by Monday, Dec. 21.
If you can't come with us let us know by Monday Dec. 21.
If you cant come with us, let us know by Monday Dec. 21.
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
Which sentence is correct?
He doesn't like living near the beach; The salty air is making his car rust.
He doesn't like living near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.
He doesn't like living near the beach; because the salty air is making his car rust.
Which sentence is correct?
We did an experiment in class and all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class; all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class; and all the students participated.
We did an experiment in class; All the students participated.
Which sentence is correct?
It was a very hot day; I had to use a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day, I had to use a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day; using a fan to keep cool.
It was a very hot day; so I had to use a fan to keep cool.
Quotations or italics? The New York Times (the name of a newspaper)
quotation marks
italics
Quotations or italics? On the Run (song title)
quotation marks
italics
Quotations or italics? The Things They Carried (short story)
quotations marks
italics
Quotations or italics? Black Panther (movie)
quotation marks
italics
italics can be used instead of . . .
underlining
quotation marks
all caps
bold
Black Panther (movie)
quotation marks
underlining or italics
nothing
The Bible
quotation marks
underlining or italics
nothing
Don't Stop Believin' (song)
quotation marks
underlining or italics
nothing
Let It Be (album)
quotation marks
underlining or italics
nothing
The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (short story)
quotation marks
underlining or italics
nothing
Pride and Prejudice (book)
"Pride and Prejudice"
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Newton County Appeal (newspaper)
"Newton County Appeal"
Newton County Appeal
Newton County Appeal
Jesus Loves Me (song)
"Jesus Loves Me"
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus Loves Me
The Story of an Hour (short story)
"The Story of an Hour"
The Story of an Hour
The Story of an Hour
Peter Pan (play)
"Peter Pan"
Peter Pan
Peter Pan
The Raven (poem)
"The Raven"
The Raven
The Raven
SpongeBob (TV series)
"SpongeBob"
SpongeBob
SpongeBob
Newsweek (magazine)
"Newsweek"
Newsweek
Newsweek
Apollo 13 (spaceship)
"Apollo 13"
Apollo 13
Apollo 13
poem: In Time of Silver Rain
In Time of Silver Rain
In Time of Silver-Rain'
"In Time of Silver Rain"
in time of silver rain
article: Rooting for the Home Team
Rooting for the Home Team
rooting for the home team
rooting for the home team
"Rooting for the Home Team"
short story: The Medicine Bag
"The Medicine Bag"
The Medicine Bag
the medicine bag
The' Medicine' Bag
television series: Sesame Street
Sesame Street
sesame street
"Sesame Street"
sesame-street
play: our town
Our Town
"Our Town"
Our Town
Our-Town
Choose the correct sentence:
Lisa said The beef isn't ready yet, but you may have some guacamole.
Lisa said, The beef isnt ready yet, but you may have some guacamole.
Lisa said, "The beef isn't ready yet, but you may have some guacamole."
Lisa said, The beef isn't ready yet, but you may have some guacamole.
Choose the correct sentence:
Lightning has always awed people explained Mrs. Worthington and many of us are quite frightened of it.
"Lightning has always awed people" explained Mrs. Worthington "and many of us are quite frightened of it."
"Lightning has always awed people," explained Mrs. Worthington, "and many of us are quite frightened of it."
"Lightning has always awed people" explained Mrs. Worthington "And many of us are quite frightened of it."
Which sentence is correct?
"The Spaniards arrived in wooden boats," explained Ms. Rich.
"The Spaniards arrived in wooden boats." explained Ms. Rich
Which sentence is written correctly?
"Maybe someday, he said, "I'll be a great judge."
"Maybe someday," he said, "I'll be a great judge."
Quotations or italics? The Things They Carried (short story)
quotations marks
italics
Nothing Gold Can Stay (poem)
Underline/italics
Quotation marks
The Washington Post (newspaper)
Underline/italics
Quotation marks
Rogue One (movie)
Underline/italics
Quotation marks
Should the Driving Age Be Changed to 18? (newspaper article)
Underline/italics
Quotation marks
Frozen (animation musical)
Underline/italics
Quotation marks
Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
I am having a party said Jenna and everyone is invited.
"I am having a party, said Jenna, and everyone is invited".
"I am having a party said Jenna. and everyone is invited"
"I am having a party," said Jenna, "and everyone is invited."
Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!".
Polly shouted, "I want a cracker"!
Polly shouted! "I want a cracker!"
Which sentence is correct?
"Will Cortes return? asked the boy.
"Will Cortes return?" asked the boy.
Which sentence is written correctly?
"Who wants the last piece of apple pie?" asked grandma.
"Who wants the last piece of apple pie?" Asked grandma.
"Who wants the last piece of apple pie"? asked grandma.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Did she say, "We'll leave at 3:15?"
Did she say, "We'll leave at 3:15"?
Did she say, "We'll leave at 3:15."?
Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words
commas
speaker's tags
quotation marks
An indention
_______________ the first word of a quotation and first word of each sentence.
Indent
Capitalize
Underline
Delete
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
We won the game! screamed the winning team.
“We won the game!” screamed the winning team.
“We won the game” screamed the winning team
We won the game! "screamed the winning team."
Is the following sentence punctuated correctly?
Mason asked his friend, "Do you have a pencil that I can borrow?"
True
False
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
The umpire yelled, Safe!
The umpire yelled “Safe!”
The umpire yelled, “Safe!”
The umpire yelled Safe
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
My brother asked, "Will you help me with this?"
My brother asked Will you help me with this
My brother asked, Will you help me with this?
My brother asked "Will you help me with this?"
Let’s go out and play, said Bruce.
"Let's go out and play," said Bruce.
Let's go out and play, "said Bruce."
"Let's go out and play, said Bruce."
The first chapter of that history book is entitled Native Americans.
"The first chapter of that history book" is entitled Native Americans.
The first chapter of that history book is entitled "Native Americans."
The "first chapter" of that history book is entitled Native Americans.
Mrs. Little said, Someone got into trouble with the toilet paper.
"Mrs. Little said," Someone got into trouble with the toilet paper.
"Mrs. Little said, Someone got into trouble with the toilet paper."
Mrs. Little said, "Someone got into trouble with the toilet paper."
Have you read the poem entitled I Miss Neutron the Snake?
"Have you read the poem" entitled I Miss Neutron the Snake?
Have you read the poem entitled "I Miss Neutron the Snake"?
Have you read the "poem" entitled I Miss Neutron the Snake?
Give me that watermelon, said Garfield to Odie.
"Give me that watermelon, said Garfield to Odie."
Give me that watermelon, "said Garfield to Odie."
"Give me that watermelon," said Garfield to Odie.
