WorksheetsHyphens, Parentheses, Dashes, and Brackets Test Review (Juniors)
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins
Nessie—a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found, supposedly comes out only during the winter.
—a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found—
,a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found-
-A sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found.
No change
Though these conversation methods can be costly and time consuming, they are well worth the effort.
Though these conversation methods can be costly and time consuming;
Though these conversation methods can be costly- and time- consuming,
Though these conversation methods can be costly and time-consuming,
No change
Quadrupedal marsupials—having four feet—did not show a strong preference for the use of one forelimb.
,having four feet—
—having four feet,
—having four feet!
No Change
The city is full of people you would never meet in my hometown—bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.
—bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.
—bums, actors, models, the crazy, the oddly dressed.
,bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.
No Change
Everywhere we traveled in Kyoto there were vending machines—some served green tea while others carried only juice.
some served green tea while others carried only juice.
,some served green tea while others carried only juice—
—some served green tea while others carried only juice—
No Change
I anticipate thirty six guests at the wedding.
Thirty-six
Thirty, six
Thirty—six
No Change
My father has the most up to date computer available.
—most up to date computer available.
—most up to date computer available—
most up-to-date computer available.
No Change
The homerun ball smashed through—the neighbor's window—and rolled into the living room.
—the neighbor's window?
the neighbor's window—
the neighbor's window
No Change
Jonas Jenkins is the president elect.
—president elect—
president —elect
president-elect
No Change
She recently got a promotion I can see why.
promotion I-can-see why.
promotion—I can see why.
—promotion— I can see why.
No Change
A dash is
longer than a hyphen
shorter than a hyphen
the same length as a hyphen
A dash functions the same way as a period or semicolon.
True
False
A hyphen is used two join words together or separate words at the end of a line.
True
False
Hyphens can be used instead of commas to identify non-essential information in a sentence.
True
False
A dash is used to identify non-essential elements or indicate an abrupt break in thought.
True
False
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: She is a multi___media artist.
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The blue____green water was clear and sparkly.
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: Dad told us____Bob, Jerry, and Jack____to take out the trash.
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: My great____grandmother lived to be over one hundred years old.
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: Did you see that____there it goes!____huge owl.
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: Underneath the porch was____I'm not kidding____the hugest rattlesnake I've ever seen!
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The ex____mayor of the city will be at the parade tomorrow.
Hyphen
Dash
Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The foggy, humid air filled the once____blue sky.
Hyphen
Dash
Parenthesis are used to add information that is not of great importance but may be interesting or useful to the reader.
True
False
Brackets are like parentheses inside quotes or other parentheses.
True
False
Non-essential elements can be set off by all of the following EXCEPT:
Hyphens
Dashes
Brackets
Parentheses
Fill in the blank using hyphens, brackets, or parentheses: The coach said, "I am happy to accept this award____the sportsmanship trophy____on behalf of the entire team."
Hyphens
Brackets
Parentheses
Fill in the blank using hyphens, brackets, or parentheses: Beethoven____1770-1827____was a German composer.
Hyphens
Brackets
Parentheses
Fill in the blank using hyphens, brackets, or parentheses: Use a pen____blue or black ink only____to complete this application.
Hyphens
Brackets
Parentheses
Fill in the blank using a hyphen, brackets, or parentheses: The green____colored witch smelled musty and malodorous.
Hyphen
Brackets
Parentheses
Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly?
a well-traveled man
re-cover after work
my red Tshir-t
four-teen desks
Which phrase uses a hyphen incorrectly?
chocolate-covered peanuts
make a U-turn
sixty-four years
he is thirteen-years-old
Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly?
bring Halye the lawn-mower
for-ty days of school for Aidan
twenty-first century books for Leah
math-class for Ari
Which sentence is correct?
Bob Johnson is too self confident for his own good.
Bob Johnson is too self-confident for his own good.
Bob Johnson is too-self-confident for his own good.
Bob Johnson is too-self confident for his own good.
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
Mrs. Rosenthal (my science) teacher is great.
Mrs. Rosenthal my (science teacher) is great.
Mrs. Rosenthal (my science teacher) is great.
Mrs. Rosenthal (my science teacher is great).
Which dash is used correctly?
The museums, the culture, the food—this is what brought them to France.
The museums, the culture, the food this is — what brought them to France.
The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to — France.
The museums, the culture, — the food this is what brought them to France.
Which definition is correct?
A dash makes a two-word adjective.
A dash is a break in a sentence.
A hyphen is for unnecessary info.
A hyphen is a break in a sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
The College of New Jersey -TCNJ is where I went to school.
The College of New Jersey TCNJ is where I went to school.
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is where I went to school.
The College of New Jersey: TCNJ: is where I went to school.
Which sentence is correct?
After three weeks, the jury finally reached a verdict guilty.
After three weeks, the jury finally reached: a verdict guilty.
After three weeks, the jury finally reached a — verdict guilty.
After three weeks, the jury finally reached a verdict — guilty.
Which sentence is correct?
Yesterday, there were fourteen short-answer questions on the test.
Yesterday, there were fourteen-short-answer questions on the test.
Yesterday, there were fourteen short-answer-questions on the test.
Yesterday, there were fourteen short answer questions on the test.
Which sentence is correct?
It's that time of year again time for pumpkin picking.
It's that time of year again — time for pumpkin picking.
It's that time of year - again time for pumpkin picking.
It's that time of year again, time for pumpkin picking.
Which sentence is correct?
I was confused when to use and when not to use a colon.
I was confused — when to use and when not to use — a colon.
I was confused when to use — and when not to use — a colon.
I was confused when to — use and when not to use a colon.
Which sentence is correct?
Learning about her favorite people in history George Washington and Abraham Lincoln was a highlight of Ellen's day.
Learning about (her favorite people in history George Washington and Abraham Lincoln) was a highlight of Ellen's day.
Learning about her favorite people in history (George Washington) and Abraham Lincoln was a highlight of Ellen's day.
Learning about her favorite people in history (George Washington and Abraham Lincoln) was a highlight of Ellen's day.
sets off a dramatic interruption or abrupt change in thought
dash
hyphen
parentheses
connects words and numbers
hyphen
dash
parentheses
sets off dates and ideas that aren't important
parentheses
dash
hyphen
a long line, sometimes shown as two short lines: --
dash
hyphen
parenthesis
a shorter line, like this:
the most-improved student
dash
hyphen
parenthesis
My head was pounding, so I took some fast acting medicine.
fast-acting
fast-acting-medicine
acting-medicine
NO CHANGE
The novel The Martian Chronicles has twenty two chapters.
twenty-two
twenty-two-chapters
novel-The Martian Chronicles
NO CHANGE
There are fewer Italian American communities these days.
There are fewer Italian-American communities these days.
No change necessary.
There are fewer Italian — American communities these days.
There are fewer Italian — American — communities these days
The blond-haired boy loved the beach—until he was stung by a jellyfish.
The blond—haired boy loved the beach until he was stung by a jelly-fish.
The blond haired boy loved the beach—until he was stung--by a jellyfish.
The blond-haired boy loved the beach—until—he was stung by a jellyfish.
My little brother—who annoys everyone will not be there—tonight.
My little brother—who annoys everyone—will not be there tonight.
My little—brother who annoys—everyone will not be there tonight.
The Civil War 1861-1865 caused great pain and suffering.
Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.
Newburyport-a small town in Massachusetts-is the place she calls home.
Newburyport — a small town in Massachusetts — is the place she calls home.
Newburyport — a small town in Massachusetts is the place she calls home.
Newburyport a small town in Massachusetts — is the place she calls home.
My dog Spot, a dalmatian-weighs nearly 60 pounds.
My baby who is eight months old just learned to walk.
Titanic (my favorite movie of all time) won an Academy Award.
1. Green lizards (which are hard to see) sit on stones in the sunlight.
2. Green lizards which are hard to see (sit on stones in the sunlight).
3. (Green) lizards are hard to see when sitting on stones.
The Civil War 1861-1865 caused great pain and suffering.
In your opinion, what is Walt Disney World's most loved attraction?
hyphen
parentheses
incorrect
correct
It depends on which Disney theme park area with rides and attractions you mean.
hyphen
parentheses
incorrect
correct
Which phrase uses a hyphen incorrectly?
chocolate-covered peanuts
make a U-turn
sixty-four years
he is thirteen-years-old
Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly?
a well-traveled man
re-cover after work
my red Tshir-t
four-teen desks
Which phrase uses a hyphen correctly?
bring Halye the lawn-mower
for-ty days of school for Aidan
twenty-first century books for Leah
math-class for Ari
Which sentence is correct?
Bob Johnson is too self confident for his own good.
Bob Johnson is too self-confident for his own good.
Bob Johnson is too-self-confident for his own good.
Bob Johnson is too-self confident for his own good.
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
Mrs. Rosenthal (my science) teacher is great.
Mrs. Rosenthal my (science teacher) is great.
Mrs. Rosenthal (my science teacher) is great.
Mrs. Rosenthal (my science teacher is great).
Which dash is used correctly?
The museums, the culture, the food —this is what brought them to France.
The museums, the culture, the food this is — what brought them to France.
The museums, the culture, the food this is what brought them to —France.
The museums, the culture, — the food this is what brought them to France.
Which definition is correct?
A dash makes a two-word adjective.
A dash is a break in a sentence.
A hyphen is for unnecessary info.
A hyphen is a break in a sentence.
My little brother — who annoys everyone will not be there — tonight.
My little brother — who annoys everyone — will not be there tonight.
My little — brother who annoys — everyone will not be there tonight.
My worst (subject math) is getting easier.
My worst subject (math) is getting easier.
My worst subject math (is getting easier).
