WorksheetsPunctuation Review
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.
I am going home I intend to stay there.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
home; I intend
c)
home, I intend
d)
home I intend.
3.
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.
4.
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
5.
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
6.
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
7.
How would you revise the following sentence:
Kip met his girlfriend on the Internet her name is LaFawnduh.
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
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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
11.
Which is correct?
a)
Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a serious accident.
b)
Judy leads a charmed life; she never seems to have a serious accident.
c)
Judy leads a charmed life, she never seems to have a serious accident.
12.
Which is the correct sentence?
a)
The fish was served with its head on Fred quickly lost his appetite.
b)
The fish was served with its head on, Fred quickly lost his appetite.
c)
The fish was served with its head on; Fren quickly lost his appetite
13.
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
14.
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.
15.
True or False: A group or family’s possession is usually shown like this: The Jones’ car
a)
True
b)
False
16.
True or False: You’re and your are the same thing and can be used whenever you want.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
True or False: Words that are already plural only get one more ‘s, such as men’s, children’s, and women’s.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
True or False: A singular person (like James) COULD be written as either James’s or James’, since grammar experts disagree on this.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence: We all went to the ________ indoor soccer game.
a)
Girls
b)
Girls'
20.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence: Since ______ raining, the dog shook its coat to get the water off.
a)
It's
b)
Its
21.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence: The waiter helped her find the _____________ restroom.
a)
Womens
b)
Women's
c)
Womens'
22.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence: We are having _______ for lunch today.
a)
Tacos
b)
Taco's
23.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence: I lost last __________ yearbook, so this time I’m buying two.
a)
Years
b)
Year's
c)
Years'
24.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence: I _____________ studied harder for this quiz.
a)
Should of
b)
Should've
25.
Select the correct use of an apostrophe and/or possessive/plural word in the following sentence:When ____________ home, we celebrate by getting pizza.
a)
Their
b)
They're
26.
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect? Its almost time for vacation, but I haven’t packed yet.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
27.
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect? We can’t believe that it’s spring already.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
28.
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect? Since your busy that day, we can hang out another time.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
29.
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect? He couldnt believe that his brother hadn’t finished the book yet.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
30.
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect? I hate Monday’s, especially when your running late.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
31.
Is the following sentence correct or incorrect? If you’re going over to their house, make sure you ride your new bike over there; they’re going to love it!
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
32.
True or False: Ellipses show hesitation, pause, interruption, or an omitted portion of a cited quote.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
True or False: An em dash and an en dash are the same thing, and it doesn’t matter which one you type.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
True or False: A hyphen joins two words together into one concept (like “well-being” or “two-thirds”).
a)
True
b)
False
35.
True or False: The en dash is for little connections (like “pre-WWI” or “pages 175-176”), while an em dash shows longer breaks, such as interruptions in a sentence.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT (focusing on punctuation)? Her dog -- the golden retriever -- started begging for treats.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
37.
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT (focusing on punctuation)? The pre-civil war era is discussed in the textbook on pages 5-9.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
38.
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT (focusing on punctuation)? Dr. Miller--Hardin published her newest best-selling book about rocket science.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
39.
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT (focusing on punctuation)? “Hey… don’t I know you from somewhere?”
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
40.
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT (focusing on punctuation)? She poured 23 cups of flour into the dough instead of two—thirds, and the oven exploded.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
41.
Is the following sentence CORRECT or INCORRECT (focusing on punctuation)? “Bieber’s reckless antics have sparked an uncomfortable dialogue over whether some foreigners who act up on U.S. soil are treated differently than others... even for what some consider mild infractions” (Navarrette 2014).
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
42.
When can you use a semicolon?
a)
To join 2 or more independent clauses
b)
For dramatic emphasis
c)
To join any 2 clauses of any kind
43.
Are semicolons and colons ALWAYS interchangeable? (Can they do the same thing?)
a)
They are always interchangeable; both can always join two independent clauses.
b)
They are sometimes interchangeable; it depends on how well the clauses are related and where the author wants to put emphasis.
c)
They are never interchangeable; they do totally different things in sentences.
44.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? After the game; we went to the store.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
45.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? After the game, we went to the store.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
46.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? You're my best friend; I would never lie about that.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
47.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? You're my best friend; and I would never lie about that.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
48.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? Most of you didn't follow directions, therefore, we will all revise our tests.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
49.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? Most of you didn't follow directions; therefore, we will all revise our tests.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
50.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? We traveled to Glasgow; Scotland, London; England, and Edinburgh; Scotland.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
51.
Does the following sentence have CORRECT or INCORRECT punctuation? We traveled to Glasgow, Scotland; London, England; and Edinburgh, Scotland.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
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