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Holiday Homework-Punctuation and inferencing.

Total questions: 115

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
After which word in the sentence below should a semi-colon be inserted?The sky was cloudy however, it never rained.
a)
sky
b)
cloudy
c)
however
d)
never
2.
After which word in the sentence below should a semi-colon be inserted?I enjoy vacationing in the mountains the rest of my family enjoys it as well.
a)
enjoy
b)
vacationing
c)
rest
d)
mountains
mountains
3.
Is this sentence correct?
The school day had ended; but I still had to go to practice.
a)
yes
b)
no
4.
Is this sentence correct?I have a project due Friday in addition I have a test on Monday.
a)
yes
b)
no
5.
Is this sentence correct?
People often say that I look like my sister; however, we don't really see a resemblance.
a)
yes
b)
no
6.

After which WORDS should a semi-colon be inserted added?


This summer I am going to visit Memphis, Tennessee Little Rock, Arkansas and St. Louis, Missouri.

a)

visit and Memphis

b)

Tennessee and Arkansas

c)

Arkansas and St. Louis

d)

Little Rock and Arkansas

7.
After which word should a colon be inserted?The girls requested the following things for breakfast pancakes, sausage, and orange juice.
a)
requested
b)
following
c)
breakfast
d)
sausage
8.
After which word should a colon be inserted?The teacher shared one of John F. Kennedy's most famous quotes "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
a)
Kennedy's
b)
quotes
c)
you
d)
teacher
9.
Is this sentence correct?My favorite desserts are: chocolate cake, ice cream, and lemon pie.
a)
yes
b)
no
10.
Is this sentence correct?I left home at 7:10 this morning.
a)
yes
b)
no
11.
Is this sentence correct?After Christmas, we will be studying: ancient Rome, fractions, and volcanoes.
a)
yes
b)
no
12.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The forecast called for a great deal of rain consequently, the party was postponed.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
13.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?The children asked for four supplies glitter, glue, markers, and poster board.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
14.

Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?

If you want a snack, there is fruit in the bowl and crackers in the pantry.

a)

;

b)

:

c)

neither of these

15.
Which punctuation mark is needed in the following sentence?Football is my son's favorite sport, but my daughter prefers volleyball.
a)
;
b)
:
c)
neither of these
16.

Where should the colon go? You may be required to bring many things sleeping bags, pans, utensils, and warm clothing.

a)

be:

b)

things:

c)

bring:

d)

No colon

17.

Where does the colon go? I need an assistant who can do the following input data, write reports, and complete tax forms.

a)

assistant:

b)

do:

c)

following:

d)

No colon

18.

Where does the colon go? The athlete needed a new glove, bat, and hat.

a)

athlete:

b)

needed:

c)

a:

d)

No colon

19.

Where does the colon go? I had a couple options to choose from on the menu a nice steak or some quesadillas sounded delicious.

a)

from:

b)

menu:

c)

options:

20.

Where does the colon go? The coach had a plan attack the basket and draw fouls.

a)

plan:

b)

basket:

c)

had:

21.

Where does the colon go? The main character in the movie said "Play hard. Work harder."

(a)  

22.

Which would I use if I am trying to separate to complete thoughts that are closely related.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

23.

Which would I use to introduce a list of things?

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

24.

Which of the following would be correct?

a)

I will be ready in five minutes; and we can go.

b)

If you make a wish on a star; it will come true.

c)

Pie is my favorite dessert; I love all kinds!

25.

Which of the following would be correct?

a)

Go buy: eggs, milk, and cookies.

b)

Go buy the following at he store: eggs, milk, and cookies.

26.

The monster ........... want to destroy the village.

a)

did’nt

b)

didnt’

c)

didn’t

d)

didnot

27.

As the sun rose earlier and earlier, the children ........ stay asleep.

a)

couldn’t

b)

could’nt

c)

couldnt’

d)

coul’dnot

28.

........... sneak away for an adventure!

a)

Le’ts

b)

Lets’

c)

Let’s

d)

L’ets

29.

Will + not =

a)

willn’t

b)

willnt’

c)

wolln’t

d)

won’t

30.

He’ll is the contraction for...

a)

He + would

b)

He + will

c)

He + could

d)

She + will

31.

I’ve is the contraction for...

a)

I + will

b)

I + not

c)

I + have

d)

I + could

32.

Which two words could be contracted in this sentence?


She is going to the beach.

a)

is + going

b)

going + to

c)

to + beach

d)

She + is

33.

Which two words could be contracted in this sentence?


I would prefer to have a cup of tea please.

a)

I + would

b)

would + prefer

c)

prefer + to

d)

cup + of

34.

Which two words could be contracted in this sentence?


You should have chosen the other flavour ice cream.

a)

You + should

b)

should + have

c)

have + chosen

d)

the + other

35.

Which definition suits the apostrophe for contraction best?

a)

The apostrophe for contraction shows something funny is going on.

b)

The apostrophe for contraction is to decorate the word and make it pretty.

c)

The apostrophe for contraction is best avoided at all costs.

d)

The apostrophe for contraction shows when two words have been joined where the letters have been omitted.

36.

Today is ..................... eighth birthday.

a)

Brian

b)

Brian's

c)

Brians

d)

Brians'

37.

This is ........................ new comic book.

a)

Peters

b)

Peter's

c)

Peter

d)

Peters'

38.

.................... sister is seven years old.

a)

Johns

b)

John

c)

John's

d)

Johns'

39.

The ................... cat was happy.

a)

girls

b)

girl

c)

girl's

d)

girls'

40.

My ........................... desk is tidy.

a)

fathers

b)

father's

c)

father

d)

fathers'

41.

.............................. brother is at school.

a)

Sam's

b)

Sams

c)

Sam

d)

Sams'

42.

These are ................ school books.

a)

Alex's

b)

Alexs'

c)

Alex

d)

Alexs

43.

Choose the correct possessive form.

a)

Richs' medals.

b)

Rich's medals.

c)

Richs Medal's.

d)

Rich medals'

44.

Choose the correct possessive form.

a)

Lilys stamp collection.

b)

Lily stamp collection.

c)

Lily's stamp collection

d)

Lilys' stamp collection.

45.

Select the correct possessive form. Choose more than one answer.

a)

Theos' toy car.

b)

Ali's new bicycle.

c)

Sally's winter coat.

d)

Ginny guitar.

46.

___ mine.

a)

Its

b)

It's

c)

Its'

d)

It

47.

It was the ____ fault.

a)

banks

b)

bank's

c)

banks'

d)

bankses

48.

My mother's brother is my...

a)

father

b)

aunt

c)

uncle

d)

cousin

49.

My uncle's wife is my...

a)

aunt

b)

ant

c)

brother

d)

sister

50.

When are apostrophes used?

a)

In contractions and homophones

b)

In contractions and to show possession

c)

In homophones and conjunctions

d)

In independent clauses and homophones

51.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Mrs. Almand's office
a)
Yes
b)
No
52.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Gavins' hat
a)
Yes
b)
No
53.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Kassies pencil's
a)
Yes
b)
No
54.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Ethan's papers
a)
Yes
b)
No
55.
Is the apostrophe used correctly?
Caroline's friends
a)
Yes
b)
No
56.

What is one function of a dash?

a)

to interrupt the

structure of writing

b)

to interrupt

the teacher

c)

to interrupt

dinner

57.

What is another function of a dash?

a)

to act as

parentheses

b)

to act like a parent

c)

to act like a fool

58.

What is another function of a dash?

a)

to be used as a hypen

b)

to be used as a colander

c)

to be used as a colon

59.

What is another function of a dash?

a)

to indicate in

interruptions on

the phone

b)

to indicate in

interruptions

in speech

c)

to indicate in

interruptions

in Social Studies

60.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I ran to the bus stop-but the bus had already driven away.

a)

Yes!

b)

No

61.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

The bug-which landed on my nose-had to be the size of a softball.

a)

Yes

b)

No

62.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I have only ever wanted one thing-SNACKS!

a)

Yes

b)

No

63.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

"Watch out for that-" WHAM!

a)

Yes

b)

No

64.

Where would you place the dash?

I only had one thing on my mind this Halloween candy corn.

a)

Halloween-candy corn

b)

candy-corn

c)

this-Halloween

65.

What is the dash being used for in this sentence?

“Look out for the swarm of—” was all Dr. Montgomery managed, before the termites overtook them.

a)

it's acting as parentheses

b)

it's showing an interruption in dialogue

c)

it's used to help people find termites

66.

Where should the dash(es) go in this sentence? Choose 2

Lake Tahoe a body of water on the border of California and

Nevada is a popular spot for tourists.

a)

Lake Tahoe-a body

b)

Lake-Tahoe a body

c)

Nevada-is a

d)

popular-spot

67.

Where should the dash go in this sentence?

"HEY! look out for that " CRASH!!!!!

a)

after CRASH

b)

after HEY!

c)

after that

68.

Is the dash used correctly in this sentence?

I had one goal this year to earn honor-roll.

a)

Yes

b)

No

69.

Are the dashes used correctly in the sentence?

Yo!-man-look-out!

a)

Yes

b)

No

70.

Is the dash used correctly in the sentence?

"Children-be careful when you" BAM!

a)

Yes

b)

No

71.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

a)

Victoria bought her favorite- plant a cactus!

b)

Victoria bought her favorite plant a- cactus

c)

Victoria bought her favorite plant- a cactus

72.

Identify the information that should be surrounded by dashes.


While I sat at my desk the thought racing through my mind I could not focus on the task at hand.

(a)  

73.

Identify the information that should be surrounded by dashes.


I ate yogurt the kind in the purple container for lunch.

(a)  

74.

Insert the missing dashes.


Sara chose her research topic blue whales.

a)

research-

b)

topic-

c)

blue-

75.

Insert the missing dashes.


Our class had a pizza party it was a reward for good behavior.

a)

was-

b)

pizza-

c)

party-

76.

Which word should the dash go in FRONT of?


The school choir sang beautifully in their show it was last night.

(a)  

77.

Insert the missing dashes.


I woke up this morning it was very early and I went for a run.

a)

up-

b)

after morning- , after early-

c)

after early-, after I

78.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

a)

My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.

b)

My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.

c)

My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.

79.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

a)

"Don't let him touch that-" Boom!

b)

"Don't let him- touch that" Boom!

c)

"Don't- let him touch that" Boom!

80.

Write a sentence that uses dashes correctly.

4 lines
81.
To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge. 
a)
True
b)
False
82.
Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window.  How do you think he feels?
a)
He is scared of getting in trouble.
b)
He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.
c)
He can't wait to break another window.
d)
He is thinking he should study his spelling words.
83.
In your daily life, you can make inferences about people by observing their behavior.
a)
true
b)
false
84.
It can be inferred that many people had walked on the sand.
a)
valid
b)
not enough evidence
85.
It can be inferred that the 2 people are married.
a)
valid
b)
not enough evidence
86.
The person on the right seems to be on the phone.
a)
logical inference
b)
not enough evidence
87.
It can be inferred that the people are carrying something.
a)
true
b)
false
88.
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” 
You can infer that...
a)
Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.
b)
Maggie lives close to school.
c)
Maggie is never late for school
d)
Maggie is excited about going to school.
89.
Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”
What can be inferred?
a)
Hudson is an auto mechanic.
b)
Hudson enjoys his job.
c)
Hudson works as a plumber.
d)
Hudson is a car salesman.
90.
 Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”
It can be inferred that...
a)
Nicole's car is broken. 
b)
Nicole is going on vacation.
c)
Nicole is going shopping.
d)
Nicole lives in a big city.
91.

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

92.

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

93.
The boy fell off the branch.
a)
inference
b)
observation
94.
The goat is standing by the pond.
a)
inference
b)
observation
95.
The boy fell off the rocks.
a)
inference
b)
observation
96.
The tree by the pond is dead.
a)
inference
b)
observation
97.

Which sentence BEST supports the idea that Jack is feeling sleepy?

a)

Jack went to bed late because he was at a birthday party.

b)

Jackʼs eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.

c)

Jack put his head down on the desk.

d)

Jack was not paying attention to the lesson.

98.
Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?
a)
The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.
b)
Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.
c)
The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.
d)
Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.
99.
His mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-
a)
Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.
b)
Tyerell & his mom are moving.
c)
Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.
d)
Tyerell & his mom are going on vacation.
100.

What is an Inference?

a)

A conclusion or judgement based on evidences and our background knowledge.

b)

Is what the story is about.

c)

In when you find the similarity between two or more things.

d)

Is when you compare two or more things using the words like or as.

101.
Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter.  She was very excited!  She really liked dogs.  Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them.  Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies.  But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.
It is likely that:
a)
Mosquitoes bit Rachel
b)
Rachel is allergic to dogs, too
c)
Rachel fell in poison ivy
102.

An inference will be eventually proven in the text.

a)

True

b)

False

103.
Can you infer what has happened in this picture?
a)
airing out stinky feet
b)
foot fungus
c)
ant bite
d)
sunburn and blister
104.
What is wrong with Carol?
a)
She is upset because she has been waiting on hold for a long time.
b)
She is sick and calling in to work.
c)
She hit her head.
d)
Her coffee is too hot!
105.

There can be multiple correct inferences about the same text.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”


What can you infer about Nicole?

a)

Nicole's car is broken.

b)

Nicole is going on vacation.

c)

Nicole is going shopping.

d)

Nicole lives in a large city.

107.

Which sentence from the selection provides evidence that the pet is a cat?

a)

Bryan had to feed his pet every day.

b)

Bryan had to take his pet outside right away after school.

c)

It was Bryan's job to clean out the litter box every 3 days.

d)

Bryanʼs pet never bites.

108.

Which sentence from the selection provides evidence that the computer was not working properly?

a)

Rita took three hours to finish her homework.

b)

Ritaʼs homework was not finished.

c)

Rita had to write out her story instead of typing it.

d)

Ritaʼs homework was not done correctly.

109.

Mia stamps her feet and crosses her arms. What can you infer about how she feels?

a)

Joyful

b)

Angry

c)

Lonely

d)

Tearful

110.

Is the following statement an observation or an inference about the image?


"A goat is standing by the pond."

a)

observation

b)

inference

111.

Is the following statement an observation or an inference about the image?


"The boy fell of the rocks."

a)

observation

b)

inference

112.
There is a sailboat in the water.
a)
observation
b)
inference
113.

Is the following statement an observation or an inference about the image?


"The weather is cold."

a)

observation

b)

inference

114.

Is the following statement an observation or an inference about the image?


"The cat is going to eat a snack."

a)

Observation

b)

Inference

c)

Prediction

115.
When making an inference, the most important thing is...
a)
What you know about the topic
b)
The topic of the text
c)
The characters in the text
d)
Being able to prove your inference using evidence from the text.

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