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Punctuations

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins

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1.

Which sentence use correct punctuation marks?

a)

Julie is very artistic; she makes some of her own jewelry and clothing.

b)

Julie is very artistic: she makes some of her own jewelry and clothing.

c)

Julie is very artistic: she makes some of her own jewelry, and clothing.

2.

Which sentence use correct punctuation marks?

a)

We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure: London, England, Paris, France, and Rome Italy.

b)

We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure; London, England; Paris, France; and Rome Italy.

c)

We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure: London, England; Paris, France; and Rome Italy.

3.

Which sentence use correction punctuation marks?

a)

She likes that dress. However, it is very expensive.

b)

She likes that dress, however, it is very expensive.

c)

She likes that dress; however, it is very expensive.

4.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Lora was starving, she ate ten hot dogs.

b)

Lora was starving; she ate ten hot dogs.

c)

Lora was starving: she ate ten hot dogs.

5.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

She needs money for a new house. Therefore; she began saving her money last month.

b)

She needs money to buy a new house: therefore she began saving money last month .

c)

She needs money to buy a new house; therefore she began saving money last month.

6.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Employees are to wear professional clothing: non-compliance will result in termination.

b)

Employees are to wear professional clothing, non-compliance will result in termination.

c)

Employees are to wear professional clothing; non-compliance will result in termination.

7.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

The following items are available from the school cafeteria: hamburgers, sandwiches, granola bars, yogurt, and fruit.

b)

The following items are available from the school cafeteria: hamburgers; sandwiches; granola bars; yogurt, and fruit.

c)

The following items are available from the school cafeteria, hamburgers, sandwiches, granola bars, yogurt, and fruit.

8.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

While working out, she discovered an amazing fact: she was now able to lift ten pounds more than the week before.

b)

While working out, she discovered an amazing fact, she was now able to lift ten pounds more than the week before.

c)

While working out, she discovered an amazing fact; she was now able to lift ten pounds more than the week before.

9.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

I don't think she would be a good representative; she's too self-serving.

b)

I don't think she would be a good representative, she's too self-serving.

c)

I don't think she would be a good representative: she's too self-serving.

10.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Spring is by far the best time of the year where I live; there are cherry blossoms everywhere.

b)

Spring is by far the best time of the year where I live: there are cherry blossoms everywhere.

c)

Spring is by far the best time of the year where I live, there are cherry blossoms everywhere.

11.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Craig is extremely afraid of two things: heights, and spiders.

b)

Craig is extremely afraid of two things: heights and spiders.

c)

Craig is extremely afraid of two things; heights and spiders.

12.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

Azizul Fayed is from Saudi Arabia, isn't he?

b)

Azizul Fayed is from Saudi Arabia, isn't he.

c)

Azizul Fayed is from Saudi Arabia isn't he?

d)

Azizul Fayed, is from Saudi Arabia, isn't he?

13.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

The teacher calls the Class Monitor, "Abu, come and help me carry these books."

b)

The Teacher calls the class monitor, "abu, come and help me carry these books."

c)

The teacher calls the class monitor, "Abu, come and Help! me carry these books."

d)

The teacher calls the class monitor, "Abu, come and help me carry these books."

14.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

King Sam declared, "Look at me. My reflection in the mirror is perfect."

b)

king sam declared, "Look at me. My reflection in the mirror is perfect."

c)

King sam declared, "look at me. My reflection in the mirror is perfect."

d)

King Sam declared, "Look at me. My reflection in the mirror is perfect

15.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

Oh! Dear. I lost my pencil case.

b)

Oh dear, I lost my pencil case?

c)

Oh dear! I lost my pencil case.

d)

Oh Dear, I lost my pencil case!

16.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

"Are you ready?" Asked Amran.

b)

"Are you ready?" asked Amran.

c)

"Are you ready." asked Amran.

d)

"Are you ready!" asked Amran.

17.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

Congratulations You've done very well.

b)

Congratulations. You've done very well!

c)

Congratulations! You've done very well.

d)

Congratulations! You've done very well!

18.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

Yes! could you please inform her?

b)

Yes, could you please, inform her.

c)

Yes. Could you please inform her?

d)

Yes, Could you please inform her?

19.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

Hi linda. What are you doing here?

b)

Hi, Linda. What are you doing here?

c)

Hi, linda. what are you doing here?

d)

Hi Linda, what are you doing here?

20.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

'What's the matter, Ahmad? You look weird.' Asked Tom.

b)

'What's the matter, Ahmad? You look weird,' asked Tom.

c)

'What's the matter, Ahmad. You look weird.' asked Tom.

d)

'What's the matter, Ahmad, You look weird.' asked Tom.

21.

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation.

a)

'I want to be a good, honest, and hardworking citizen!' said Kangesh.

b)

'I want to be a good, honest and hardworking citizen,' said Kangesh.

c)

'I want to be a good. honest and hardworking citizen?' said Kangesh.

d)

'I want to be a good, honest, and hardworking citizen.' said Kangesh.

22.

Unlike linear accelerators, cyclotrons—such as the one Ernest Lawrence built in Berkeley, California, use magnets to accelerate subatomic particles in a circular path.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

cyclotrons, such as the one Ernest Lawrence built in Berkeley, California—use

c)

cyclotrons, such as the one Ernest Lawrence built in Berkeley, California use

d)

cyclotrons—such as the one Ernest Lawrence built in Berkeley, California—use

23.

Many electric cars do save money on energy, but they are not cheap: efficiency has its price.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

cheap, efficiency

c)

cheap—efficiency,

d)

cheap: efficiency

24.

Runners, who step out of they’re lanes during the first two laps, will be disqualified.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Runners who step out of their lanes during the first two laps, will

c)

Runners, who step out of their lanes during the first two laps, will

d)

Runners who step out of their lanes during the first two laps will

25.

Don’t adopt a rescue dog, until your sure they’re free of parasites and infectious diseases.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

dog until you’re sure it’s

c)

dog, until your sure it’s

d)

dog; until you’re sure its

26.

Its easy to see—even on the dreariest of days, how Paris earned it’s reputation as the City of Love.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

It’s easy to see, even on the dreariest of days, how Paris earned its

c)

Its easy to see, even on the dreariest of days, how Paris earned its

d)

It’s easy to see even on the dreariest of days how Paris earned it’s

27.

Having decided to postpone her education, for at least two years Jill began to look for a job in social media.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

education for at least two years, Jill began

c)

education, for at least two years, Jill began

d)

education for at least two years Jill began

28.

Our project was plagued by two main issues; cost overruns and bureaucratic red tape.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

issues: cost overruns, and

c)

issues: cost overruns and

d)

issues; cost overruns, and

29.

Which sentence use incorrect punctuation marks?

a)

Julie is very artistic; she makes some of her own jewelry and clothing.

b)

Julie is very artistic: she makes some of her own jewelry and clothing.

c)

Julie is very artistic: she makes some of her own jewelry, and clothing.

30.

Which sentence use correct punctuation marks?

a)

We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure: London, England, Paris, France, and Rome Italy.

b)

We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure; London, England; Paris, France; and Rome Italy.

c)

We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure: London, England; Paris, France; and Rome, Italy.

31.

Choose the incorrect answer.

a)

Lora was starving, she ate ten hot dogs.

b)

Lora was starving; she ate ten hot dogs.

c)

Lora was starving: she ate ten hot dogs.

32.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

She needs money for a new house. Therefore; she began saving her money last month.

b)

She needs money to buy a new house: therefore she began saving money last month .

c)

She needs money to buy a new house; therefore she began saving money last month.

33.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
b)
She was, as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
c)
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
d)
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
34.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back. 
b)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back. 
c)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back. 
d)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back. 
35.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
b)
On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
c)
On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
d)
On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
36.
Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. 

The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime. 
a)
The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime. 
b)
The factory workers worked many hours of overtime. 
c)
The factory workers, . . . worked many hours of overtime. 
d)
The factory workers, . . . , worked many hours of overtime. 
37.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

a)

semicolon

b)

colon

c)

comma

38.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

39.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

40.

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

41.
I am going home I intend to stay there.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
home; I intend
c)
home, I intend
d)
home I intend.
42.

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

a)

Even though my brother hates ping pong; I can't get enough of it.

b)

Even though my brother hates ping pong, I can't get enough of it.

c)

Even though my brother hates ping pong. I can't get enough of it.

d)

I can't get enough of ping pong but my brother hates it.

43.
Me and my family have ate at
our favorite restarant 3 times
this week.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
My family and I have eaten at our favorite restaurant three times this week.
b)
My family and I have eaten at our favorite restaurant 3 times this week.
44.
The smiths moved hear from
chicago illinois because their
was to much traffic.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The Smiths moved here from
Chicago Illinois because
there was too much traffic.
b)
The Smiths moved here from
Chicago, Illinois because
there was too much traffic.
45.
Me and James sung the song
we wrote and are friends
actualy liked it
Which sentence is correct?
a)
James and I sang the song
we wrote, and our friends
actually liked it.
b)
James and me sang the song
we wrote, and our friends
actually liked it.
46.
Mrs Carson announced if you
cant hear me from back their
raise your hand
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Mrs. Carson announced, If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.
b)
Mrs. Carson announced, “If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.”
47.
Pizza is on todays menu
and it look hot cheesy and
delicious.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Pizza is on todays menu, and
it looks hot, cheesy, and
delicious.
b)
Pizza is on today’s menu, and
it looks hot, cheesy, and
delicious.
48.
Wow I cant beleive I payed
eighty five dollars for a ticket
to next weeks concert
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Wow! I can’t believe I paid
eighty-five dollars for a ticket
to next week’s concert.
b)
Wow! I can’t believe I paid
eighty five dollars for a ticket
to next week’s concert.
49.
Since its snowing I should of
worn them thick warm gloves
today.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Since it’s snowing, I should
of worn those thick, warm
gloves today.
b)
Since it's snowing, I should
have worn those thick, warm
gloves today.
50.
Please by three, colored
folders for English Math, and
Science.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Please buy three colored folders
for English, math, and science
b)
Please buy three colored folders
for english, math, and science
51.
On Tuesday november 13 their
will be a meeting for students
intrested in playing basket ball
Which sentence is correct?
a)
On Tuesday, November 13
there will be a meeting for
students interested in playing
basketball.
b)
On Tuesday, November 13,
there will be a meeting for
students interested in playing
basketball.
52.
The Raven a famous poem
by Edgar Allan poe is full of
suspence
a)
“The Raven,” a famous poem
by Edgar Allan Poe, is full of
suspense.
b)
The Raven, a famous poem
by Edgar Allan Poe, is full of
suspense.
53.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


Several theories about what caused dinosaurs to have extinction exist, but scientists are still unable to reach a concrete conclusion.

a)

about what caused dinosaurs to have extinction exist

b)

about what caused dinosaurs to become extinct exist

c)

about the causes of the dinosaur extinction exist

d)

regarding the cause of extinction of dinosaurs exist

54.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


It is important that software companies offer tech support to customers who are encountering problems.

a)

to customers who are encountering problems

b)

because not all customers encounter problems

c)

with customers who encounter problems

d)

to customer who is encountering difficulties

55.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


Children who aren't nurtured during infancy are more likely to develop attachment disorders, which can cause persisting and severely problems later in life.

a)

which can cause persistent and severe problems

b)

that can cause persisting and severe problem

c)

they can cause persistent and severe problem

d)

which can cause persisting and severely problems

56.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


While speed is a measure of how fast an object is moving, velocity measures how fast an object is moving and also indicates in what direction it is traveling.

a)

and only indicated in what direction

b)

and also indicate in which directions

c)

and also indicates in what direction

d)

and only indicates in which direction

57.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


Some students can't be admitted to the universities because of their poor scores.

a)

universities, because of their poor scores.

b)

universities because they are poor.

c)

because of their poor scores.

d)

universities, because they have poor scores.

58.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


The most universities require SAT / ACT scores as one of the admission requirements.

a)

Mostly university requires SAT / ACT scores

b)

The most universities require SAT / ACT scores

c)

Most universities require SAT / ACT scores

d)

Mostly universities require SAT / ACT scores

59.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


Many companies are now using social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace to market there service and product.

a)

to market there service and product

b)

to market their services and products

c)

and market their service and products

d)

which market their services and products

60.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


The bizarre creatures known by electric eels are capable of emitting an incredible 600 volts of electricity.

a)

The bizarre creatures known by electric eels

b)

A bizarre creature known as electric eels

c)

The bizarre creatures known to electric eels

d)

The bizarre creatures known as electric eels

61.

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence.


Going back to his old school, everything there looked smaller than Don remembered.

a)

Going back to his old school,

b)

When he went back to his old school,

c)

To go back to his old school,

d)

As he went back to his old school,

62.

Select the best version of the highlighted part of the sentence.


Ms. Rose planning to teach a course in biology next summer.

a)

planning

b)

are planning

c)

with a plan

d)

plans

63.

Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.


Being a female jockey, she was often interviewed.


Rewrite, beginning with


She was often interviewed . . .


The next words will be:

a)

on account of she was

b)

by her being

c)

because she was

d)

being as she was

64.

Horseback riding without a saddle is called bareback riding, the rider must possess skill, good balance, and coordination in order to enjoy this activity safely

a)

riding, the rider

b)

riding; the rider

c)

riding, being that the rider

d)

riding and the rider

65.

Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.


While round hair follicles produce straight hair, oval follicles produce curly hair.


Rewrite, beginning with


Round hair follicles produce straight hair,


The next words will be...

a)

because oval follicles produce curly hair.

b)

but oval follicles produce curly hair.

c)

nevertheless oval follicles produce curly hair.

d)

even though oval follicles produce curly hair.

66.

Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.


She worked all night, but she still did not finish the project.


Rewrite the beginning with


Even though


The next words will be...

a)

she working all night

b)

she worked all night

c)

working all night

d)

worked all night

67.

Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.


While snow showers are common in the north during the winter, precipitation is unlikely tomorrow.


Rewrite beginning with


Despite


The next words will be...

a)

snow showers are common

b)

of snow showers being common

c)

snow showers being common

d)

snow showers as common