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Review Quiz: Apostrophes, Colons, Semicolons, Hyphens & Dashes

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the correct use of a semicolon?

a)

I went to the grocery store today; I bought a ton of fruit; apples, grapes, and pears were all on sale.

b)

I went to the grocery store today; I bought a ton of fruit. Apples, grapes, and pears were all on sale.

2.

Colon or semicolon?

a)

My dog is fat; he eats too much food.

b)

My dog is fat: he eats too much food.

3.

Semicolon or colon?

a)

Life is like a puzzle: half the fun is trying to work it out.

b)

Life is like a puzzle; half the fun is trying to work it out.

4.

Colon or no colon?

a)

My favorite cake is made of: carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.

b)

My favorite cake is made of carrots, flour, butter, eggs, and cream cheese icing.

5.

Colon or no colon?

a)

There are many different types of paper, including: college ruled, wide ruled, and plain copy paper.

b)

There are many different types of paper including college ruled, wide ruled, and plain copy paper.

6.

Dash, colon, or semicolon?

a)

After 80 years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth — Ireland.

b)

After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth: Ireland.

c)

After eighty years of dreaming, the elderly man realized it was time to finally revisit the land of his youth; Ireland.

7.

Dash or no dash?

a)

I've been dreaming of my favorite ice cream all day.

b)

I've been dreaming of my favorite — ice cream all day.

8.

Dash or hyphen?

a)

It was an ill-timed request.

b)

It was an ill — timed request.

9.

semicolon or no?

a)

I bought shiny, ripe apples, small, sweet, juicy grapes, and firm pears.

b)

I bought shiny, ripe apples; small, sweet, juicy grapes; and firm pears.

10.

Colon or semicolon?

a)

Shakespeare said it best: "To thine own self be true."

b)

Shakespeare said it best; "To thine own self be true."

11.

Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly?

a)

a well-traveled man

b)

re-cover after work

c)

my red Tshir-t

d)

four-teen desks

12.

Which phrase uses a hyphen incorrectly?

a)

chocolate-covered peanuts

b)

make a U-turn

c)

sixty-four years

d)

he is thirteen-years-old

13.

Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly?

a)

bring Halye the lawn-mower

b)

for-ty days of school for Aidan

c)

twenty-first century books for Leah

d)

math-class for Ari

14.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Bob Johnson is too self confident for his own good.

b)

Bob Johnson is too self-confident for his own good.

c)

Bob Johnson is too-self-confident for his own good.

d)

Bob Johnson is too-self confident for his own good.

15.

Which dash is used correctly?

a)

The museums, the culture, the food - this is what brought them to France.

b)

The museums, the culture, the food this is - what brought them to France.

c)

The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to - France.

d)

The museums, the culture, - the food this is what brought them to France.

16.

Which definition is correct?

a)

A dash makes a two-word adjective.

b)

A dash is a break in a sentence.

c)

A hyphen is for unnecessary info.

d)

A hyphen is a break in a sentence.

17.

Which is true about colons?

a)

They are used to end a list.

b)

They can be used to introduce a list.

c)

They are used between all items in a list.

d)

They can be used instead of a comma when listing things.

18.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I need to go to the store for: milk, bananas, and eggs.

b)

I need milk, bananas, and eggs: at the store.

c)

I need: milk bananas, and eggs.

d)

I need these items at the store: milk, bananas, and eggs.

19.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The College of New Jersey -TCNJ is where I went to school.

b)

The College of New Jersey TCNJ is where I went to school.

c)

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is where I went to school.

d)

The College of New Jersey: TCNJ: is where I went to school.

20.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

After three weeks, the jury finally reached a verdict guilty.

b)

After three weeks, the jury finally reached: a verdict guilty.

c)

After three weeks, the jury finally reached a - verdict guilty.

d)

After three weeks, the jury finally reached a verdict - guilty.

21.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Yesterday, there were fourteen short-answer questions on the test.

b)

Yesterday, there were fourteen-short-answer questions on the test.

c)

Yesterday, there were fourteen short-answer-questions on the test.

d)

Yesterday, there were fourteen short answer questions on the test.

22.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

It's that time of year again time for pumpkin picking.

b)

It's that time of year again - time for pumpkin picking.

c)

It's that time of year - again time for pumpkin picking.

d)

It's that time of year again, time for pumpkin picking.

23.
Which answer shows the best way to fix the word in red?
My parents car is white and nice on the inside. 
a)
parent's 
b)
parents' 
c)
parents's 
d)
No Change 
24.
Which answer shows the best way to fix the word in red?
Aneeka is always well dressed. 
a)
No change
b)
welldressed
c)
well-dressed
25.
Which answer shows the best way to fix the word in red?
Jeremiah's birthday is in mid-July. 
a)
No change
b)
mid July
c)
midJuly
26.
Which answer shows the best way to fix the word in red?
Maverick and Jaelan desk are beside each other. 
a)
No change
b)
Mavericks' and Jaelans' 
c)
Maverick and Jaelan's 
d)
Maverick's and Jaelan's 
27.
How should the error in the sentence below be corrected?
The car that Jadarrius wants is very well-designed.  
a)
very well should be very-well
b)
well-designed should be well designed 
28.
How should the error in the sentence below be corrected?
I'm ninety nine percent sure Lathan is going to do well on the quiz. 
a)
ninety nine should be ninety-nine
b)
going to should be going-to
29.
Where would you add an apostrophe in each sentence?
Your mom called; shes very happy. 
a)
mom
b)
called
c)
shes
d)
happy
30.
Where would you add an apostrophe in each sentence?
Matthew, I think its time to go. 
a)
Matthew 
b)
its
c)
to
d)
go
31.
Where would you add hyphen(s) in the sentence?
Fifty five people are going on the field trip.  
a)
Fifty-five
b)
five-people
c)
field-trip
d)
No Correction 
32.
Where would you add hyphen(s) in the sentence?
My brother in law is not a good person. 
a)
brother-in-law
b)
good-person
c)
in-law
d)
No Correction 
33.
Which answer is the correct way to combine the words below?
could not
a)
couldn't
b)
could'nt
c)
coul'dnt
d)
You can't combine these words
34.
Which answer is the correct way to combine the words below?
we are 
a)
we're 
b)
wer'e 
c)
w'ere
d)
You can't combine these words
35.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


Lindas mother walks five miles each day.

a)

Linda's mother walks five miles each day.

b)

Lindas' mother walks five miles each day.

36.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


His answers werent correct.

a)

His answers weren't correct.

b)

His answers were'nt correct.

37.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


Whos going to Beverlys house?

a)

Whos' going to Beverlys' house?

b)

Who's going to Beverly's house?

38.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


We arent finished with Jackies coat.

a)

We are'nt finished with Jackies' coat.

b)

We aren't finished with Jackie's coat.

39.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


That nurses station is very busy. (many nurses)

a)

That nurses' station is very busy.

b)

That nurse's station is very busy.

40.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


Youre invited to a childrens play.

a)

You're invited to a children's play.

b)

Your'e invited to a childrens' play.

41.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


One persons luggage hadnt been found.

a)

One person's luggage hadn't been found.

b)

One persons' luggage had'nt been found.

42.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


Was John F. Kennedys burial in 63?

a)

Was John F. Kennedys' burial in 6'3?

b)

Was John F. Kennedy's burial in '63?

43.

Which sentence shows the correct use of apostrophes?


Theyve learned much about oxens habits.

a)

They've learned much about oxen's habits.

b)

The'yve learned much about oxens' habits.

44.

Which sentence shows the correct usage of apostrophes?


The two puppies dish had been turned over.

a)

The two puppie's dish had been turned over.

b)

The two puppies' dish had been turned over.

45.

Which sentence shows the correct usage of apostrophes?


The childs grandparents arent able to attend.

a)

The child's grandparent's are'nt able to attend.

b)

The child's grandparents aren't able to attend.

46.

I like to play on my moms phone.

a)

no apostrophe needed

b)

moms'

c)

mom's

47.
Which option is using apostrophes correctly?
a)
Dans burger's
b)
Lisas cookie's
c)
Mikes bike's
d)
Kelly's socks
48.
where  does the apostrophe go?
Erics always getting his teeth pulled 
a)
Eric's always getting his teeth pulled 
b)
Erics' always getting his teeth pulled 
49.
What is the correct use of the apostrophe for can not?
a)
cann't
b)
can't
c)
cannot
d)
cant'
50.
What is the contraction for is not?
a)
in't
b)
isn't
c)
isnot
d)
into
51.
What is the contraction for they are?
a)
they're
b)
theyre
c)
theyare
d)
theyr'e
52.

The brothers always fight over their dads video game.

a)

brothers'

b)

dad's

c)

alway's

d)

brothers' / alway's / dads'

53.
Which option is using apostrophes correctly?
a)
Dans burger's
b)
Lisas cookie's
c)
Mikes bike's
d)
Kelly's socks
54.

Choose the correct usage of apostrophe.

a)

Jame's books

b)

James' books

c)

James's books

d)

Jame' books

55.

Which sentence shows a proper use of a plural possessive?

a)

All of the student's backpacks were extremely light on Friday.

b)

All of the students' backpacks were very heavy on Friday.

c)

All of the students backpacks' were very light on Friday.

d)

All of the students backpack's were very heavy on Friday.

56.

My girls love their daddy.

a)

girls'

b)

no apostrophe needed

c)

girl's

57.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

I have one goal: to win the race.

b)

I have one goal; to win the race.

c)

I have one goal. To win the race.

58.

What are the semicolons doing in this sentence?


”John likes all kinds of sandwiches: bacon, lettuce and tomato; peanut butter and jelly; ham, cheese, and turkey; and plenty more.”

a)

They are uniting two closely connected clauses.

b)

They are separating items in a complex list.

59.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

The artwork has her favorite colors; blue, purple, and green.

b)

The artwork has her favorite colors: blue, purple, and green.

c)

The artwork has her favorite colors. Blue, purple, and green.

60.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

John F. Kennedy said it best. “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

b)

John F. Kennedy said it best; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

c)

John F. Kennedy said it best: “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

61.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

My group presentation is tomorrow; I can’t stay up late tonight.

b)

My group presentation is tomorrow: I can’t stay up late tonight.

62.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

a)

I did not finish reading Frankenstein: I watched my favorite TV show instead.

b)

I did not finish reading Frankenstein; I watched my favorite TV show instead.

c)

I did not finish reading Frankenstein, I watched my favorite TV show instead.

63.

A semicolon functions differently than a period because it _______________.

a)

separates the subject and the verb

b)

joins two closely related sentences

c)

introduces a quote

64.

TRUE or FALSE:


A colon can be used to indicate time.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

TRUE or FALSE:


A semicolon can be used to introduce a quote.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

TRUE or FALSE:


A semicolon and a colon share the same exact functions.

a)

True

b)

False

67.
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
a)
The length of a hyphen is shorter than the length of a dash.
b)
Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be used to indicate an interruption, or a substitute for parentheses. 
c)
There are two types of dashes (em and en) but there is only one type of hyphen.
d)
All of the above.
68.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: 
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
a)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.
b)
Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
c)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.
d)
Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
69.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: 
There are fewer Italian American communities these days.
a)
There are fewer Italian-American communities these days.
b)
No change necessary.
c)
There are fewer Italian—American communities these days.
d)
There are fewer Italian —American communities these days
70.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: 
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles, instead.
a)
No change necessary.
b)
She has stopped buying 2—liter bottles and has started buying 0.5—liter bottles, instead.
c)
She has stopped buying 2-liter bottles and has started buying 0.5-liter bottles, instead.
d)
She has stopped buying 2 liter bottles and has started buying 0.5 liter bottles - instead.
71.
Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.
a)
Newburyport- a small town in Massachusetts- is the place she calls home.
b)
Newburyport — small town in Massachusetts — is the place she calls home.
c)
Newburyport —a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.
d)
Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts - is the place she calls home.
72.
He who shall not be named is coming up the stairs. 
a)
He-who-shall-not-be-named is coming up the stairs. 
b)
He — who — shall — not — be —named is coming up the stairs. 
c)
He who shall not be named — is coming up the stairs. 
d)
No change necessary.
73.
Nido a school with a great reputation follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.
a)
Nido—a school with a great reputation—follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.
b)
Nido a school with a great reputation, follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.
c)
Nido - a school with a great reputation - follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.
d)
Nido—a school with a great reputation — follows a different schedule than other schools in Chile.

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