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Punctuation General

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which punctuation mark should appear after this statement?


How many bank tellers are there in a bank

a)

.

b)

?

c)

,

d)

!

2.

Where should commas be placed if a sentence contains nonessential information?

¿Dónde deben colocarse las comas si una oración contiene información no esencial?

a)

in the middle of the phrase

b)

at the beginning of the details

c)

at the ending of the clause

d)

before and after the words

3.

Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick and, missed the ball.

a)

Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick—and missed the ball.

b)

Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick-and missed the ball.

c)

Kiere took a few steps back, came running full speed, kicked a mighty kick — and missed the ball.

d)

Kiere took a few steps back—came running full speed—kicked a mighty kick—and missed the ball.

e)

Correct as is

4.

In a small town, the basic needs of people -- food, clothing, and shelter –- are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

a)

In a small town, the basic needs of people-food, clothing, and shelter–are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

b)

In a small town, the basic needs of people—food, clothing, and shelter—are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

c)

In a small town, the basic needs of people, food, clothing, and shelter, are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

d)

In a small town, the basic needs of people — food, clothing, and shelter — are less costly than in a big city like Los Angeles.

e)

Correct as is

5.

Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today we blame on our move.

a)

Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today—we blame on our move.

b)

Everything that went wrong - from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today - we blame on our move.

c)

Everything that went wrong—from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision—we blame on our move.

d)

Everything — that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today — we blame on our move.

e)

Correct as is

6.

Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:


Wow you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up.

a)

Wow you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day, or night when you wake up.

b)

Wow, you know it was a great nap when you have no idea if it's day or night when you wake up.

7.

Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:


Huh I guess I was wrong after all.

a)

Huh I guess I was, wrong after all.

b)

Huh, I guess I was wrong after all.

8.

Where should ONE comma be added to the following sentence:


No I didn't order these tater tots.

a)

No, I didn't order these tater tots.

b)

No I didn't order these tater, tots.

9.

Which of the following options shows correct use of a comma for direct address?

a)

Let's, eat Grandma!

b)

Let's eat, Grandma!

10.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


The bill had several errors on it the price of the soda, the amount of tax, and quantity of bottles.

a)

After bill

b)

After quantity

c)

After errors

d)

After it

11.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


This announcement came over the loud speaker “All new students, exchange students, and visitors should report to the office.”

a)

After speaker

b)

After announcement

c)

After report

12.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


Senator Gary Hawkins said the following “We must stop cutbacks in education, sanitation, and welfare.”

a)

After Senator

b)

After Hawkins

c)

After following

d)

After cutbacks

13.

Where does the colon go in the following sentence?


You will need these supplies glue, scissors, and paste.

a)

After supplies

b)

After will

c)

After glue

d)

Afer paste

14.
Which is correctly punctuated? 
a)
I don't really enjoy camping nonetheless my parents signed me up for horse camp. 
b)
I don't really enjoy camping; nonetheless, my parents signed me up for horse camp. 
c)
I don't really enjoy camping, nonetheless, my parents signed me up for horse camp. 
d)
I don't really enjoy camping nonetheless my parents signed me up, for horse camp. 
15.
Where does the semicolon go? 
a)
I spent a lot of time writing this poem; I hope you enjoy it. 
b)
I spent; a lot of time writing this poem I hope you enjoy it. 
c)
I spent a lot of time writing; this poem; I hope you enjoy it. 
d)
I spent a lot of time writing this poem I hope; you enjoy it. 
16.
Where does the semicolon go? 
a)
Vanilla ice cream is very popular my favorite; is black cherry. 
b)
Vanilla ice cream; is very popular my favorite is black cherry. 
c)
Vanilla; ice cream is very popular my favorite is black cherry. 
d)
Vanilla ice cream is very popular; my favorite is black cherry. 
17.
This sentence is punctuated incorrectly. How could you fix it?
The redwoods are giant, they have been growing for a thousand years. 
a)
The redwoods are giant; they have been growing for a thousand years. 
b)
The redwoods are giant...they have been growing for a thousand years. 
c)
The redwoods, are giant, they have been growing for a thousand years. 
d)
The redwoods are giant, they have; been growing for a thousand years. 
18.
This sentence is punctuated incorrectly. How could you fix it?
I will go to Santa Cruz, it is one of my favorite places. 
a)
I will go to Santa Cruz, it is one of my favorite places. 
b)
I will go to Santa Cruz; it is one of my favorite places. 
c)
I will go to Santa Cruz...it is one of my favorite places. 
d)
I will go to, Santa Cruz, it is one of my favorite places. 
19.
Which of these is correctly punctuated? 
a)
The dog was not attractive, however he was sweet. 
b)
The dog was not attractive; however, he was sweet. 
c)
The dog was attractive however; he was sweet. 
d)
The dog was not attractive, however, he was sweet. 
20.
Which of these is correctly punctuated? 
a)
I ate ice cream. I felt sick. 
b)
I ate ice cream, I felt sick. 
c)
I ate ice cream so I felt sick. 
d)
I ate ice cream consequently, I felt sick. 
21.

After what word should a comma go?

In 1607 England gained interest in America; its first permanent colony was Jamestown.

(a)  

22.

"Oh, what a rich inheritance a spotless reputation leaves __ exclaimed Charles Phillips.

a)

,"

b)

!"

c)

."

23.

Choose the correctly punctuated.

a)

two week's pay

b)

two weeks' pay

c)

two weeks pay

24.
What type of punctuation does this sentence need?
Math is my favorite subject ___
a)
!
b)
?
c)
.
d)
,
25.

I like ELA because my teacher is awesome. Does this sentence need a comma?

a)

Yes

b)

No

26.

Which sentence contains a properly punctuated date?

a)

St. Patrick's Day was on Tuesday, March 17 2020.

b)

New Year's Day was on Wednesday January 1, 2020.

c)

Halloween was on Thursday, October, 31, 2019.

d)

Veteran's Day was on Monday, November 11, 2019.

27.

School is currently closed, therefore; I am working on some assignments from home. What edit needs to be made to this sentence?

a)

Delete the semicolon

b)

Delete the comma

c)

Switch the semicolon and comma

d)

Put a comma after school

28.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I like history; however, ELA, my favorite subject is the best.

b)

I like history; however ELA, my favorite subject, is the best.

c)

I like history; however, ELA, my favorite subject, is the best.

d)

I like history however, ELA, my favorite subject, is the best.

29.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

To get to the gymnasium, you must go through the front doors, down the hall, and to the right.

b)

To get to the gymnasium you must go through the front doors, down the hall, and to the right.

c)

To get to the gymnasium, you must go through the front doors, down the hall and to the right.

d)

To get to the gymnasium, you must go through the front doors down the hall, and to the right.

30.

She is a called a triple threat because she can act, sing and dance. What edit needs to be made to this sentence?

a)

Put a comma after sing

b)

Put a comma after and

c)

Put a comma after threat

d)

Put a comma after can