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Quarter 4 Grammar Test Review

Total questions: 210

Worksheet time: 4hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
2.
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break
a)
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
b)
My best friend, who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
c)
My best friend, who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
d)
My best friend who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
3.
What is the correct edit?
Pug an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything
a)
Pug an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything.
b)
Pug, an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything.
c)
Pug, an adorable, but naughty puppy chews on everything.
d)
Pug, an adorable but naughty puppy, chews on everything.
4.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
6.

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.

a)

Did you eat Jerry?

b)

Did you eat, Jerry?

c)

Did you, eat, Jerry?

7.
Which has correct comma placement?
a)
Jenny proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"
b)
Jenny, proclaimed "Today is the best day ever!"
c)
Jenny, proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"
d)
Jenny proclaimed, "Today is the best day ever!"
8.

Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Dayton are four large cities in Ohio.

a)

Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton are four large cities in Ohio.

b)

Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and, Dayton are four large cities in Ohio.

c)

Cleveland, Cincinnati Toledo, and Dayton are four large cities in Ohio.

d)

Correct

9.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.

b)

Do not run, jump, or skip, in the hall.

c)

Do not run, jump or skip in the hall.

10.

Which date is correct?

a)

May 4 2022

b)

May, 4 2022

c)

May 4, 2022

d)

May, 4, 2022

11.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My favorite colors are blue, red, and green.

b)

My favorite colors are blue red and green.

c)

My favorite colors are blue red and, green.

d)

My favorite colors are blue red, and, green.

12.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We will go to the zoo on May 19 2022.

b)

We will go to the zoo on May 19, 2022.

c)

We will go to the zoo on, May, 19, 2022.

d)

We will go to the, zoo on May, 19 2022,

13.

Which date is correct?

a)

July, 4 2022

b)

July 4, 2022

c)

July, 4, 2022

d)

July 4 2022,

14.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My dog likes to play, run, and sleep.

b)

My dog, likes to, play run, and, sleep.

c)

My dog likes to, play, run, and, sleep.

d)

My dog likes to play run and sleep.

15.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Do you want chocolate strawberry or vanilla ice cream?

b)

Do, you want, chocolate strawberry, or, vanilla ice cream?

c)

Do you want chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream?

d)

Do you want, chocolate strawberry or vanilla ice cream?

16.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
She was forced to dismount her horse for her horse was lame.
a)
She was forced to dismount her horse, for her horse was lame.
b)
She was forced to dismount her horse for, her horse was lame.
c)
She was forced to dismount her horse for her horse was lame.
17.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Studying your notes listening to directions and feeling confident can help you do well on the exam. 
a)
Studying your notes listening to directions, and feeling confident can help you do well on the exam. 
b)
Studying your notes, listening to directions and feeling confident can help you do well on the exam. 
c)
Studying your notes, listening to directions, and feeling confident can help you do well on the exam. 
18.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
If you are easily frightened don't see that movie.
a)
If you are easily frightened don't see, that movie.
b)
If you are easily frightened, don't see that movie.
c)
If you are easily, frightened don't see that movie.
19.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Charles we believe is the right man for the job.
a)
Charles we believe, is the right man for the job.
b)
Charles, we believe is the right man for the job.
c)
Charles, we believe, is the right man for the job.
20.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
If you bring in the painting Mr. Curtis we can help you choose a frame.
a)
If you bring in the painting, Mr. Curtis, we can help you choose a frame.
b)
If you bring in the painting Mr. Curtis, we can help you choose a frame.
c)
If you bring in the painting, Mr. Curtis we can help you choose a frame.
21.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Fred my younger brother has just learned to swim.
a)
Fred, my younger brother, has just learned to swim.
b)
Fred my younger, brother, has just learned to swim.
c)
Fred my younger brother, has just learned, to swim.
22.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
John's ancestors came from Warsaw Poland.
a)
John's ancestors came from, Warsaw Poland.
b)
John's ancestors, came from Warsaw Poland.
c)
John's ancestors came from Warsaw, Poland.
23.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Ten hungry chirping birds landed near our blanket. 
a)
Ten hungry chirping, birds landed near our blanket. 
b)
Ten, hungry chirping birds landed near our blanket. 
c)
Ten hungry, chirping birds landed near our blanket. 
24.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Who woke us up and why must we leave so early?
a)
Who woke us up, and why must we leave so early?
b)
Who woke us up and, why must we leave so early?
c)
Who woke us up and why must we leave so early?
25.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
The spring picnic planned for months is on Thursday.
a)
The spring picnic planned for months is on, Thursday.
b)
The spring picnic, planned for months is on Thursday.
c)
The spring picnic, planned for months, is on Thursday.
26.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
The best player in my opinion is Roberto.
a)
The best player in my opinion is, Roberto.
b)
The best player, in my opinion, is Roberto.
c)
The best player, in my opinion is Roberto.
27.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Feeling confident and prepared Sara decided to enter the contest.
a)
Feeling confident and prepared Sara, decided to enter the contest.
b)
Feeling confident, and prepared Sara decided to enter the contest.
c)
Feeling confident and prepared, Sara decided to enter the contest.
28.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
The soggy overcooked vegetables didn't appeal to me. 
a)
The soggy overcooked, vegetables didn't appeal to me. 
b)
The soggy, overcooked vegetables didn't appeal to me. 
c)
The soggy overcooked vegetables, didn't appeal to me. 
29.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Haunted houses in Leon's opinion do not exist.
a)
Haunted houses in Leon's opinion, do not exist.
b)
Haunted houses, in Leon's opinion, do not exist.
c)
Haunted houses, in Leon's opinion do not exist.
30.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
31.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
32.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
33.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
34.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room. 
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
35.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
36.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
37.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family. 
b)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family. 
c)
I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family. 
d)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however, there are days I would rather be with my family. 
38.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
39.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
40.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
41.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
42.
To make the dive scientists designed a deep-sea vehicle.
a)
make,
b)
dive,
c)
scientists,
d)
As it is
43.
Lauren did of course keep a log.
a)
Lauren,
b)
,of course,
c)
did,
d)
As it is
44.
Scientists transformed the Challenger a British warship into a floating laboratory.
a)
Challenger,
b)
,a British warship,
c)
transformed,
d)
As it is
45.
On March 3 1965 her mother opened a store
a)
March, 3, 1965
b)
March 3, 1965,
c)
March 3 1965,
d)
As it is
46.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol, 
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
47.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
 Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her. 
a)
was, wearing 
b)
 waiter, who 
c)
Liza, who
48.
Jill who is my sister shut the door.
a)
Jill, who is my sister shut the door.
b)
Jill, who is my sister, shut the door.
c)
correct
49.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
My father was born on December 1, 1976.
b)
My father was born on December, 1 1976.
50.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

I reminded, Brianna, to stop by Rosa Parks's garage sale.

b)

I reminded Brianna to stop by Rosa Parks's garage sale.

51.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Diego Rivera, as far as I can tell, is fully prepared for the pie-eating contest.

b)

Diego Rivera as far as I can tell, is fully prepared for the pie-eating contest.

52.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Somewhere outside, Logan Ansel's bicycle was buried under a ten-foot snowdrift.

b)

Somewhere outside Logan Ansel's bicycle was buried under a ten-foot snowdrift.

53.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Dre Johnson found five, shiny, pearls inside the oyster.

b)

Dre Johnson found five shiny pearls inside the oyster.

54.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

You won't believe me, Pops Johnson, but I think I saw a ghost in my hotel room!

b)

You won't believe me Pops Johnson but I think I saw a ghost in my hotel room!

55.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Since he tried blueberry ice cream Guillermo Cano has refused to eat any other flavor.

b)

Since he tried blueberry ice cream, Guillermo Cano has refused to eat any other flavor.

56.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Shrek left his beekeeper suit in the garden.

b)

Shrek left his beekeeper suit, in the garden.

57.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Why didn't, Marsha, tell Ava DuVernay about the molasses spill?

b)

Why didn't Marsha tell Ava DuVernay about the molasses spill?

58.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Harriet Tubman crammed the chuckling, giggling, snorting clowns into the car.

b)

Harriet Tubman crammed the chuckling giggling snorting, clowns into the car.

59.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Gabby Douglas needs three background dancers, and a jazz band, for her talent show performance.

b)

Gabby Douglas needs three background dancers and a jazz band for her talent show performance.

60.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Lameis Sheikh challenged me to an arm-wrestling match and, wow, was I nervous!

b)

Lameis Sheikh challenged me to an arm-wrestling match and wow was I nervous!

61.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

After we rake the leaves, Sammy, you should ask Diane Johnson to let you drive the lawn mower.

b)

After we rake the leaves Sammy you should ask Diane Johnson to let you drive the lawn mower.

62.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

I asked Jake Jensen to pick up some radishes at the market.

b)

I asked, Jake Jensen, to pick up some radishes at the market.

63.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Wow, Shehab Abu-Hasera just did a triple backflip off the high dive!

b)

Wow Shehab Abu-Hasera just did a triple backflip off the high dive!

64.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Jumping on the trampoline Shonda Rhimes did a split and touched her toes.

b)

Jumping on the trampoline, Shonda Rhimes did a split and touched her toes.

65.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Somewhere outside Frida Kahlo was practicing her yodeling skills.

b)

Somewhere outside, Frida Kahlo was practicing her yodeling skills.

66.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Ice Cube's sneakers turn into skates automatically.

b)

Ice Cube's sneakers turn into skates, automatically.

67.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

The children left slippery banana peels, all over Mary G. Ross's clean floor.

b)

The children left slippery banana peels all over Mary G. Ross's clean floor.

68.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Princess Fiona noticed that the seashells had unique patterns and made interesting sounds.

b)

Princess Fiona noticed that the seashells, had unique patterns, and made interesting sounds.

69.

Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

a)

Jason Reynolds likes wearing polka dots and stripes at the same time.

b)

Jason Reynolds, likes wearing polka dots and stripes at the same time.

70.
Which is NOT true?
a)
Use an apostrophe to form contractions
b)
Use an apostrophe to show ownership
c)
Use an apostrophe to form a plural noun
71.
To show SINGULAR POSSESSION, place the apostrophe BEFORE the S.  (Example: Roxy's leash)
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
72.

Correct APOSTROPHE usage?

There are 31 DAYS' in December.

a)

YES

b)

NO

73.
Correct APOSTROPHE usage?
One STUDENT'S book is missing.
a)
YES
b)
NO
74.
Look at the word ending AND apostrophe usage...
Is it correct?
Two HURRICANES' paths were closely tracked. 
a)
YES
b)
NO
75.
Look at the word ending AND apostrophe usage...
Is it correct?
Two WOLFS' pups were born in the zoo.
a)
YES
b)
NO
76.

Which demonstrates

correct apostrophe usage?

a)

One students car was painted red and black.

b)

One student’s car was painted red and black.

c)

One students’ car was painted red and black.

77.

Which demonstrates correct apostrophe usage?

a)

Many students cars were painted red and black.

b)

Many student’s cars were painted red and black.

c)

Many students’ cars were painted red and black.

78.

Which demonstrates correct

apostrophe usage?

a)

Four coats were picked up from lost and found.

b)

Four coat’s were picked up from lost and found.

c)

Four coats’ were picked up from lost and found.

79.
Complete this line: Both of their _____ were out of tune.
a)
pianos
b)
piano's 
80.
Complete this line: The recipe calls for two pounds of _______.   
a)
potato's
b)
potatos
c)
potatoes
81.
Complete this line: Can you please replace the batteries in these two ______?
a)
watch's
b)
watchs
c)
watches
d)
watches'
82.
Complete this line: All of the silk _____ are on sale today.
a)
scarves
b)
scarfs
c)
scarf's
83.
Complete this line: Lawrence will be busy with graduation ____ in May.
a)
party's
b)
partys
c)
parties
d)
parties'
84.
The rules of one boss = One _____ rules
a)
boss's 
b)
boss
c)
boss'
85.
The rules of more than one boss = Three _____ rules
a)
boss's 
b)
boss
c)
boss'
d)
bosses'
86.
The skyline of one city = One____ skyline
a)
citys
b)
city's
c)
cities
87.
The skyline of more than one city = Three ____ skylines
a)
citys
b)
city's
c)
cities
d)
cities'
88.
The mother of one calf = One ____ mother
a)
calves
b)
calfs'
c)
calf's
89.
The mother of more than one calf = Three ____ mothers
a)
calves'
b)
calfs'
c)
calf's
d)
calves
90.
What's the correct way to write this sentence?
a)
Mrs. Mactaggarts' ESL class likes to eat cookies.
b)
Mrs. Mactaggart's ESL class likes to eat cookies.
c)
Mrs. Mactaggart class's likes to eat cookies.
d)
Mrs. Mactaggarts's class likes to eat cookies.
91.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The gorilla's escaped through the zoos' entrance.
b)
The gorillas escaped through the zoo's entrance.
c)
The gorillas' escaped through the zoo's entrance.
d)
The gorillas escaped through the zoos entrance.
92.
What's the correct way to describe the picture?
a)
the five friends' flags
b)
the five friend's flags
c)
the five friends's flags
d)
the five friends flags'
93.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The spideres's web glittered in the morning dew.
b)
The spiders web glittered in the morning dew.
c)
The spiders's web glittered in the morning dew.
d)
The spider's web glittered in the morning dew.
94.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the office of the principal.
a)
the office's principal
b)
the principals' office
c)
the office's of the principal
d)
the principal's office
95.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
All the actor's got together backstage after the show.
b)
All the actors' got together backstage after the show.
c)
All the actors got together backstage after the show.
d)
All the actors's got together backstage after the show.
96.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the boat belonging to Charles.
a)

Charles' boat

b)

Charles boat

c)

Charles'es boat

d)

Charle's boat

97.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the shoes of the men.
a)
the mens' shoes
b)
the mens shoes
c)
the men's shoes
d)
the mens's shoes
98.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
On 9/11, New Yorks skyline lost two important buildings.
b)
On 9/11, New York's skyline lost two important buildings.
c)
On 9/11, New Yorks' skyline lost two important buildings.
d)
On 9/11, New Yorks's skyline lost two important buildings.
99.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The storm blew out the window's and door's of the building.
b)
The storm blew out the windows' and doors' of the building.
c)
The storm blew out the windows and door's of the building.
d)
The storm blew out the windows and doors of the building.
100.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
The womens dresses are on the second floor.
b)
The womens' dresses are on the second floor.
c)
The womens's dresses are on the second floor.
d)
The women's dresses are on the second floor.
101.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
My friend's basement is filled with fascinating things.
b)
My friends's basement is filled with fascinating things.
c)
My friends basement is filled with fascinating things.
d)
My friends'es basement is filled with fascinating things.
102.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the truck owned by my father.
a)
my fathers's truck
b)
my father's truck
c)
the truck's by my father
d)
the truck's father
103.
Rewrite to form a possessive noun: the notebooks of the students.
a)
the students' notebooks
b)
the student's notebooks
c)
the notebook's students
d)
the notebooks' of the students
104.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Her husbands wallet was full of curious items.
b)
Her husbands's wallet was full of curious items.
c)
Her husband's wallet was full of curious items.
d)
Her husbands' wallet was full of curious items.
105.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

a)

She knows her ABC's.

b)

I gave him five 'IOUs.

c)

Four VIPs' were there.

d)

The 1960s were great time for music.

106.

A semicolon looks like (Look closely!):

a)

;

b)

:

c)

,

d)

~

107.

Where does the semicolon go: I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

a)

I; have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

b)

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

c)

I have a big test tomorrow I can't; go out tonight.

d)

I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.

108.

Where does the semicolon go: Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

a)

Dad is going bald; his hair is getting thinner and thinner.

b)

Dad is going bald his hair is getting; thinner and thinner.

c)

Dad is going bald his hair is getting thinner; and thinner.

d)

Dad is going bald his hair; is getting thinner and thinner.

109.

Where does the semicolon go: You need new brakes otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

a)

You need new brakes otherwise; you may not be able to stop in time.

b)

You need new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop; in time.

c)

You need new brakes; otherwise, you may not be able to stop in time.

d)

You need; new brakes otherwise you may not be able to stop in time.

110.

Is the semicolon in the correct spot?

I had a huge meal; however, I am already hungry again.

a)

Yes

b)

No

111.
 Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a)
The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.
b)
The man was wet he was; standing in the rain without an umbrella.
c)
 The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.
d)
None of the above
112.
Where does the semicolon go?
Spring brings gentle rains and warmer weather in addition, there are thunderstorms and hail.
a)
Spring;
b)
weather;
c)
thunderstorms;
d)
in;
113.
Which answer is correct for this sentence:
The airport  terminal is rather confusing to get around; give yourself plenty of time to find your gate.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
 to get around, give yourself
c)
 to get around and give yourself
d)
 to get around give, yourself
114.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
There were five doughnuts left this morning, but now there are none.
a)
There were five doughnuts left this morning; but now there are none.
b)
There were five doughnuts; left this morning, but now there are none.
c)
There were five doughnuts left this morning; now there are none.
115.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
On our last trip we stayed in: Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
b)
On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida.
c)
On our last trip we stayed in Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia; and Orlando, Florida.
116.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
a)
Please give me some time I do not want to be rushed.
b)
Please give me some time; I do not want to be rushed.
c)
Please give me some time, I do not want to be rushed.
117.

Which question uses punctuation correctly?

a)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

b)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St. Louis, MO.

c)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA, Trenton, NJ, Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

d)

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern PA, Trenton NJ, Baltimore MD, and St. Louis MO.

118.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff.

b)

For the field trip; I packed a lot stuff.

c)

For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.

d)

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff;

119.

Insert a semicolon...


She walked for (1) days on end (2) her body was (3) tired and (4) broken.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

120.

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

a)

The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.

b)

The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

c)

The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

121.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
Gayle likes meatloaf, but she likes shrimp better.
a)
Gayle likes meatloaf; but she likes shrimp better.
b)
Gayle likes meatloaf; she likes shrimp better.
c)
Gayle likes meatloaf but she likes shrimp better.
122.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
We don’t have to go if it rains, and I hope it rains.
a)
We don’t have to go if it rains and I hope it rains.
b)
We don’t have to go if it rains; and I hope it rains.
c)
We don’t have to go if it rains; I hope it rains.
123.
Change this sentence to correctly use a semicolon:
The library board met on Thursday, and it was an emergency meeting.
a)
The library board met on Thursday; and it was an emergency meeting.
b)
The library board met on Thursday; it was an emergency meeting.
c)
The library board met; on Thursday, and it was an emergency meeting.
124.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
This store is sold out of batteries we’ll have to look elsewhere.
b)
This store is sold out of batteries; we’ll have to look elsewhere.
c)
This store is sold out of batteries, we’ll have to look elsewhere.
125.
Select the sentence or statement the has the correct punctuation.
a)
The movie only costs $2.25; you gave him $2.50.
b)
The movie only costs $2.25, you gave him $2.50.
c)
The movie only costs $2.25 you gave him $2.50.
126.
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. 
127.
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. 
128.
When can you use a semicolon? 
a)
Too make a list of three simple items
b)
To join two sentences that are related
c)
After an introductory phrase
d)
To separate extra information
129.
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. 
130.
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. 
131.
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. 
132.
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. 
133.
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. 
134.
Which is correctly punctuated? 
a)
Many students gathered in the gym meanwhile others headed out to the field. 
b)
Many students gathered in the gym, meanwhile others headed out to the field. 
c)
Many students, gathered in the gym, meanwhile, others, headed out to the field. 
d)
Many students gathered in the gym; meanwhile, others headed out to the field. 
135.

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

a)

The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella.

b)

The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

c)

The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

136.
Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?
a)
However
b)
But
c)
Indeed
d)
Furthermore
137.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

He doesn't like living near the beach; The salty air is making his car rust.

b)

He doesn't like living near the beach; the salty air is making his car rust.

c)

He doesn't like living near the beach; because the salty air is making his car rust.

138.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We did an experiment in class and all the students participated.

b)

We did an experiment in class; all the students participated.

c)

We did an experiment in class; and all the students participated.

d)

We did an experiment in class; All the students participated.

139.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

It was a very hot day; I had to use a fan to keep cool.

b)

It was a very hot day, I had to use a fan to keep cool.

c)

It was a very hot day; using a fan to keep cool.

d)

It was a very hot day; so I had to use a fan to keep cool.

140.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My friend was feeling sick; I walked her to the nurse’s office.

b)

My friend was feeling sick; so I walked her to the nurse’s office.

c)

My friend was feeling sick, I walked her to the nurse’s office.

d)

My friend was feeling sick; and I walked her to the nurse’s office.

141.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible; so I decided to wait.

b)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible, I decided to wait.

c)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible; I decided to wait.

d)

The traffic on the freeway was horrible; and I decided to wait.

142.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My class is having a party tomorrow, I’m bringing chips and salsa.

b)

My class is having a party tomorrow; I’m bringing chips and salsa.

c)

My class is having a party tomorrow; so I’m bringing chips and salsa.

d)

My class is having a party tomorrow; with chips and salsa.

143.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The big dog scared the little boy; He ran the other way.

b)

The big dog scared the little boy; therefore, he ran the other way.

c)

The big dog scared the little boy; so he ran the other way.

d)

The big dog scared the little boy. He ran the other way; screaming.

144.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Steven’s book report is due on Friday, He is reading the book now.

b)

Steven’s book report is due on Friday; but he is reading the book now.

c)

Steven is reading the book now; his report is due on Friday.

d)

Steven is reading the book now, his report is due on Friday.

145.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Pam and Lisa had a fight yesterday; however they are best friends today.

b)

Pam and Lisa had a fight yesterday, however, they are best friends today.

c)

Pam and Lisa had a fight yesterday; however, they are best friends today.

d)

Pam and Lisa are not talking to each other today, they had a fight.

146.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Popsicles are on sale at the store, my dad bought me one.

b)

My dad bought me some popsicles; they were on sale at the store.

c)

My dad bought me some popsicles; for they were on sale at the store.

d)

Popsicles are on sale at the store; so my dad bought me one.

147.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Every Saturday night, my little brother gathers up his things to take a bath: goggles, shower cap, and snorkel; bubble bath, soap, and shampoo; tapes, stereo, and rubber duck.

b)

Every Saturday night, my little brother gathers up his things to take a bath: goggles shower cap and snorkel; bubble bath soap and shampoo; tapes stereo and rubber duck.

c)

Every Saturday night, my little brother gathers up his things to take a bath: goggles, shower cap, and snorkel, bubble bath, soap, and shampoo, tapes, stereo, and rubber duck.

148.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
149.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
150.
Tomorrow the supervisor will come to our shift meeting _________ and listen to the complaints of the kitchen staff
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
151.

The dull, droning speech of the college president put us to sleep _________ the crash of her water glass on the floor woke us up.

a)

comma

b)

semicolon

c)

no punctuation

152.

We went to the store and bought bread, milk, and eggs.

a)

bought,

b)

bought;

c)

bought:

d)

No punctuation needed after bought

153.
Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.
a)
you,
b)
you;
c)
you:
d)
you
154.
John went to the party for one reason only to get revenge.
a)
only,
b)
only;
c)
only:
d)
only
155.
The sign was very explicit no dogs allowed!
a)
explicit,
b)
explicit;
c)
explicit:
d)
explicit
156.
The following streets are flooded Hull St., Courthouse Rd., and Hopkins Rd.
a)
flooded,
b)
flooded;
c)
flooded:
d)
flooded
157.
Larry was looking at three different cars a Bugatti, a Lamborghini, and an Alfa Romeo.
a)
cars,
b)
cars;
c)
cars:
d)
cars
158.
Seeing you here means that you missed the bus.
a)
means,
b)
means;
c)
means:
d)
means
159.
He sent me to buy him jeans, a sweater, and a pair of Jordans.
a)
him,
b)
him;
c)
him:
d)
him
160.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

161.

There are several places I would like to visit: Italy, France, and Canada.

Is the colon in the correct place?

a)

no

b)

yes

162.

Is this sentence correct?

My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

a)

yes

b)

no

163.

Correct or incorrect?

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

a)

INCORRECT

b)

CORRECT

164.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We currently have two members in our club; Linda and Fiona.

b)

We currently have two members in our club, Linda and Fiona.

c)

We currently have two members in our club Linda and Fiona.

d)

We currently have two members in our club: Linda and Fiona.

165.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Here are the three books that I have read; Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

b)

Here are the three books that I have read: Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

c)

Here are the three books that I have read, Goldie Locks, and 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

d)

Here are the three books that I have read Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, Houdini, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

166.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The following items are needed for school: paper, pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

b)

The following items are needed for school: paper pencils White-Out, and index cards.

c)

The following items are needed for school paper, pencils White-Out, and index cards.

d)

The following items are needed for school, paper pencils, White-Out, and index cards.

167.

Rule #1: A colon must have ____________ before it.

a)

a full sentence

b)

a list

c)

a noun

d)

a comma

168.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

b)

My favorite desserts are chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.

169.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I love cooking, baking, and programming.

b)

I love: cooking, baking, and programming.

170.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

After school I like to play video games do my homework and eat a snack.

b)

After school I like to play video games, do my homework, and eat a snack.

c)

After school I like to: play video games, do my, homework and eat a snack.

d)

After school I like to play: video games do my homework, and eat a snack.

171.

Which sentence is not written correctly?

a)

The movie was long; I was up way past my bedtime.

b)

The movie was long: I was up way past my bedtime.

c)

The movie was long, and I was up way past my bedtime.

d)

The movie was long. I was up way past my bedtime.

172.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding: are my favorite things to do on vacation.

b)

Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding; are my favorite things to do on vacation.

c)

Skiing, surfing, and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation.

d)

Skiing: surfing and horseback riding are my favorite things to do on vacation.

173.

Fitzgerald writes _____ "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument..." (35).

a)

comma

b)

semicolon

c)

colon

d)

no punctuation

174.

You will need to have the following items for the trip tent, lantern, matches, and a compass.

a)

after the word items

b)

after the word trip

175.

Our class studied the works of the following painters Degas, Manet, Monet, Sisley, and Gauguin.

a)

after the word studied

b)

after the word painters

176.

The theater company announced the opening of these plays King Lear, Death of a Saleman, and Camelot.

a)

after the word plays

b)

after the word announced

c)

after the word opening

177.

After a sleepless night, the senator made her decision she would not seek re-election.

a)

after the word decision

b)

after the word seek

178.

Nessie—a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found, supposedly comes out only during the winter.

a)

—a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found—

b)

,a sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found-

c)

-A sea creature that is rumored to exist but has never been found.

d)

No change

179.

Though these conversation methods can be costly and time consuming, they are well worth the effort.

a)

Though these conversation methods can be costly and time consuming;

b)

Though these conversation methods can be costly- and time- consuming,

c)

Though these conversation methods can be costly and time-consuming,

d)

No change

180.

Quadrupedal marsupials—having four feet—did not show a strong preference for the use of one forelimb.

a)

,having four feet—

b)

—having four feet,

c)

—having four feet!

d)

No Change

181.

The city is full of people you would never meet in my hometown—bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.

a)

—bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.

b)

—bums, actors, models, the crazy, the oddly dressed.

c)

,bums-actors- models- the crazy- the oddly dressed.

d)

No Change

182.

Everywhere we traveled in Kyoto there were vending machines—some served green tea while others carried only juice.

a)

some served green tea while others carried only juice.

b)

,some served green tea while others carried only juice—

c)

—some served green tea while others carried only juice—

d)

No Change

183.

I anticipate thirty six guests at the wedding.

a)

Thirty-six

b)

Thirty, six

c)

Thirty—six

d)

No Change

184.

My father has the most up to date computer available.

a)

—most up to date computer available.

b)

—most up to date computer available—

c)

most up-to-date computer available.

d)

No Change

185.

he homerun ball smashed through—the neighbor's window—and rolled into the living room.

a)

—the neighbor's window?

b)

the neighbor's window—

c)

the neighbor's window

d)

No Change

186.

Jonas Jenkins is the president elect.

a)

—president elect—

b)

president —elect

c)

president-elect

d)

No Change

187.

She recently got a promotion I can see why.

a)

promotion I-can-see why.

b)

promotion—I can see why.

c)

—promotion— I can see why.

d)

No Change

188.

How should the below sentence be punctuated?


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.

189.

How should the below sentence be punctuated?


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.

190.

How should the below sentence be punctuated?


Harvard one of the most selective schools in the nation is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

a)

Harvard-one of the most selective schools in the nation is located--in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

b)

Harvard one of the most selective schools in the nation is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

c)

Harvard--one of the most selective schools in the nation--is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

d)

Harvard, one of the most selective schools in the nation--is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

191.

What sign do we use when two parents decide to give their child both of their last names?

a)

comma

b)

long dash

c)

hyphen

d)

ellipses

192.

How should the red portion of this sentence be punctuated?


A twelve year old boy was caught pulling the fire alarm.

a)

twelve year old

b)

twelve-year-old

c)

twelve-year, old

d)

twelve year-old

193.

Which of the below sentences correctly uses hyphens?

a)

I am excited to-play the piano.

b)

George smelled nasty-after soccer practice.

c)

I made a bigger-than-my-face apple pie for the picnic.

d)

CMS is hosting a Blue-and-Gold-Night.

194.

How would you change the red portion of the sentence?


The school trip, which is scheduled for September 12th--will involve stopping for lunch at an authentic Himalayan restaurant.

a)

Keep AS IS

b)

school trip which is scheduled

c)

school trip--which is scheduled

d)

school trip-which is scheduled

195.

Which information in the below sentence should be offset using long dashes?


My friend Mark a doctor at Cooper Hospital treats patients with mental illnesses.

a)

Mark a doctor

b)

a doctor

c)

a doctor at Cooper Hospital

d)

with mental illnesses

196.

Which information in the below sentence should be offset using long dashes?


If you want to get into Princeton and everyone wants to get into Princeton you'd better get excellent grades.

a)

get into Princeton

b)

and everyone wants to get into Princeton

c)

excellent

d)

you'd better get

197.

If you don't want to use two long dashes to offset important information, what could you use instead?

a)

periods

b)

colons

c)

quotation marks

d)

commas

198.

A dash is

a)

longer than a hyphen

b)

shorter than a hyphen

c)

the same length as a hyphen

199.

A dash functions the same way as a period or semicolon.

a)

True

b)

False

200.

A hyphen is used two join words together or separate words at the end of a line.

a)

True

b)

False

201.

Hyphens can be used instead of commas to identify non-essential information in a sentence.

a)

True

b)

False

202.

A dash is used to identify non-essential elements or indicate an abrupt break in thought.

a)

True

b)

False

203.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: She is a multi___media artist.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

204.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The blue____green water was clear and sparkly.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

205.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: Dad told us____Bob, Jerry, and Jack____to take out the trash.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

206.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: My great____grandmother lived to be over one hundred years old.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

207.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: Did you see that____there it goes!____huge owl.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

208.

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!

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

209.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The ex____mayor of the city will be at the parade tomorrow.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

210.

Fill in the blank using a hyphen or a dash: The foggy, humid air filled the once____blue sky.

a)

Hyphen

b)

Dash

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