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Misspelled words and Punctuation

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


Earth is the third planet from the sun

(a)  

2.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


Do you know which planet is closest in size to Earth

(a)  

3.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


What a beautiful sight it is

(a)  

4.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


Can you see any other planets

(a)  

5.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


If you look carefully, you will see Mars

(a)  

6.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


Have you read the newspaper today

(a)  

7.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


I was surprised to find so many interesting articles in it

(a)  

8.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


One article outlines plans for the new amusement park

(a)  

9.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


Of all the stories, which one did you like best

(a)  

10.

Add the correct end mark to each sentence, and then write declarative, imperative, interrogative, or exclamatory to indicate the type of sentence.


What a strange picture that is

(a)  

11.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot dog.

b)

At the ballpark, I enjoyed a delicious hot dog.

c)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot, dog.

d)

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious hot dog.

12.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.

b)

Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.

c)

Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.

d)

Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.

13.
Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?
a)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.
b)
Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
c)
Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
d)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.
14.
Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? 
No I don't want to answer the doorbell right now. 
a)
After "I"
b)
After "to"
c)
After "right"
d)
After "No"
15.
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. 
16.

Bonus: Let's eat grandma!

a)

Correct

b)

Let's eat, grandma!

c)

Let's, eat grandma!

17.
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. 
18.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
19.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
As I told you, the test is tomorrow.
b)
As, I told you the test is tomorrow.
c)
As, I, told you the test is tomorrow.
d)
As I told you the test, is tomorrow.
20.

Before you visit New York you may want to buy a new jacket.

a)

you,

b)

Before,

c)

York,

d)

As it is

21.
Should there be a comma between these clauses?
Because the students were tired of school they decided to stay home from school.
a)
Yes
b)
No
22.

italics can be used instead of . . .

a)

underlining

b)

quotation marks

c)

all caps

d)

bold

23.
 Drake asked, "What kind of music______
a)
do you like.
b)
do you like?
c)
 do you like"?
d)
do you like?"
24.
Choose the sentence with correct quotations and punctuation.
a)
"Hello, Jack. How are you today?" asked Jill.
b)
"Hello, Jack. How are you today. asked Jill.
c)
Hello, "Jack. "How are you today?" asked Jill.
25.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

a)

I am having a party said Jenna and everyone is invited.

b)

"I am having a party, said Jenna, and everyone is invited".

c)

"I am having a party said Jenna. and everyone is invited"

d)

"I am having a party," said Jenna, "and everyone is invited."

26.

Choose the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly.

a)

Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!"

b)

Polly shouted, "I want a cracker!".

c)

Polly shouted, "I want a cracker"!

d)

Polly shouted! "I want a cracker!"

27.

"Did Ben say, 'I will come to the dance if you play my requests'?" asked Abby.

a)

Yes

b)

No

28.

He did it the boy muttered.

a)

"He did it", the boy muttered.

b)

"He did it," the boy muttered.

c)

NO CHANGE

29.

Choose the correct punctuation

a)

Do you know Billy Collins's poem "On Turning Ten," she asked.

b)

"Do you know Billy Collins's poem On Turning Ten", she asked.

c)

"Do you know Billy Collins's poem 'On Turning Ten'?" she asked.

d)

She asked if "you know Billy Collin's poem 'On Turning Ten'".

30.
Select the correct answer.
a)
"What a beautiful day!", said Ms. Wright.
b)
"What a beautiful day!" said Ms. Wright.
c)
"What a beautiful day! said Ms. Wright."
d)
"What a beautiful day! said" Ms. Wright.
31.

Which of the following go INSIDE final quotation marks?

a)

commas and periods

b)

exclamation marks and question marks

c)

semicolons and colons

32.

Which of the following go OUTSIDE of final quotation marks?

a)

commas and periods

b)

colons and semicolons

c)

exclamation marks and questions marks

33.

single quotation marks are used . . .

a)

for all quotations from other people

b)

for quotations within other quotations

c)

never

d)

to show air quotes are intended

34.

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (poem)

a)

quotation marks

b)

underlining or italics

c)

nothing

35.

The Bible

a)

quotation marks

b)

underlining or italics

c)

nothing

36.

Black Panther (movie)

a)

quotation marks

b)

underlining or italics

c)

nothing

37.

Don't Stop Believin' (song)

a)

quotation marks

b)

underlining or italics

c)

nothing

38.

Let It Be (album)

a)

quotation marks

b)

underlining or italics

c)

nothing

39.

The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (short story)

a)

quotation marks

b)

underlining or italics

c)

nothing

40.

In what situations do we use semicolons? Choose TWO.

a)

to introduce a list

b)

to join 2 independent clauses

c)

to separate items in a series that contains commas

d)

to introduce an explanation or summary

41.

In what situations do we use colons? Choose THREE.

a)

to introduce a list

b)

to join two independent clauses

c)

to separate items in a series that contains commas

d)

after a stop to introduce a quotation

e)

to introduce an explanation or summary

42.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

a)

Feran is a conscientious student, unfortunately, his deliberate manner causes him to struggle on timed tests

b)

Feran is a conscientious student; unfortunately, his deliberate manner causes him to struggle on timed tests.

43.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

Last spring I traveled to San Antonio, Texas Phoenix, Arizona and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

b)

Last spring I traveled to San Antonio, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

c)

Last spring I traveled to San Antonio; Texas, Phoenix; Arizona, and Santa Fe; New Mexico.

44.

Aaron spoke horribly about his former employer it cost him his job.

a)

put a semicolon between employer and it

b)

put a colon between it and cost

45.

Jerry has been absent for six days thus he is failing trigonometry.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

46.

My brother has lived in Bozeman, Montana; Houghton, Michigan; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

47.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

I sat there, horrified at what I had become a foolish insensitive jerk.

b)

I sat there, horrified at what I had become; a foolish insensitive jerk.

c)

I sat there, horrified at what I had become: a foolish insensitive jerk.

48.

Which of the following is correct?

a)

I will need to bring the following a t-shirt, shorts, and a change of socks.

b)

I will need to bring the following; a t-shirt, shorts, and a change of socks.

c)

I will need to bring the following: a t-shirt, shorts, and a change of socks.

d)

I will need to bring the following a t-shirt; shorts; and a change of socks.

49.

The President made the following announcement, "We are now at war."

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

50.

Fix the sentence.


There are two choices at this time run away or fight.

a)

There are two choices at this time: run away or fight.

b)

There are two choices at this time; run away or fight.

c)

Correct as is

51.

Fix the sentence.

You should get more sleep you look awfully tired.

a)

You should get more sleep; you look awfully tired.

b)

You should get more sleep: you look awfully tired.

c)

Correct as is

52.
You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization. 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
53.
This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ if flights don't go down, though, I probably will not. 
a)
Semicolon
b)
Colon
54.

Fix this sentence.


Mrs. Morris preaches this concept "Second place is first loser."

a)

Mrs. Morris preaches this concept: "Second place is first loser."

b)

Mrs. Morris preaches this concept; "Second place is first loser."

c)

Correct as is

55.
Please take these items with you your Chromebook, a pen, and some paper.
a)
you,
b)
you;
c)
you:
d)
you
56.

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

57.

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

58.

Which of the following correctly shows possession for a singular noun?

a)

The dog's bone

b)

The dog's bone

c)

The dogs' bone

d)

The dog bone's

59.

When should you use an apostrophe to make a contraction?

a)

To join two words together

b)

To show possession

c)

To make a word plural

d)

To indicate a missing letter or letters

60.

In the phrase 'the children's toys,' where should the apostrophe be placed?

a)

childrens'

b)

children's

c)

childrens's

d)

childs'

61.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction?

a)

You're going to love this movie.

b)

You're going to love this movie.

c)

You're going to love this movie.

d)

Your'egoing to love this movie.

62.

How would you write the possessive form of 'it'?

a)

its

b)

it's

c)

its'

d)

it's'

63.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession for a plural noun ending in 's'?

a)

The teachers' lounge is off-limits to students.

b)

The teacher's lounge is off-limits to students.

c)

The teachers lounge is off-limits to students.

d)

The teachers's lounge is off-limits to students.

64.

In the contraction 'doesn't,' what letters does the apostrophe replace?

a)

oe

b)

o

c)

es

d)

e

65.

How would you write the possessive form of 'James'?

a)

James'

b)

James's

c)

Jameses

d)

Jame's

66.

Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?

a)

The cat's are playing with they're toys.

b)

The cats are playing with their toys.

c)

The cats' are playing with their toys.

d)

The cat's are playing with their toy's.

67.

What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun not ending in 's'?

a)

The childrens' backpacks

b)

The childrens backpacks

c)

The children's backpacks

d)

The childs' backpacks

68.

Which contraction is formed correctly?

a)

should of

b)

should've

c)

shouldve

d)

should'of

69.

How would you write the possessive form of 'boss'?

a)

boss'

b)

boss's

c)

bosses

d)

bosss

70.

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly?

a)

The 1990's were an exciting decade.

b)

The 1990s' were an exciting decade.

c)

The 1990s were an exciting decade.

d)

The 1990s's were an exciting decade.

71.

What is the correct possessive form for two or more people owning something together?

a)

Jack and Jill's bucket

b)

Jack's and Jill's bucket

c)

Jack and Jills' bucket

d)

Jacks' and Jills' bucket

72.

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

a)

It's time to feed the dogs' dinner.

b)

It's time to feed the dogs dinner.

c)

Its' time to feed the dog's dinner.

d)

It's time to feed the dogs' dinner.

73.

How would you write the contraction for 'we will'?

a)

we'll

b)

well

c)

we'lll

d)

w'ell

74.

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly with time expressions?

a)

In two weeks' time, we'll go on vacation.

b)

In two week's time, we'll go on vacation.

c)

In two weeks time, we'll go on vacation.

d)

In two weeks's time, we'll go on vacation.

75.

What is the correct way to write the plural of a single letter?

a)

a's

b)

as

c)

a's'

d)

as'

76.

In which sentence is the apostrophe used correctly with a proper noun ending in 's'?

a)

Charles' book is on the shelf.

b)

Charle's book is on the shelf.

c)

Charles's book is on the shelf.

d)

Charless' book is on the shelf.

77.

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly for both possession and contraction?

a)

The dog's tail is wagging because it's happy.

b)

The dogs' tail is wagging because its happy.

c)

The dog's tail is wagging because its'happy.

d)

The dogs tail is wagging because it's happy.

78.

sets off a dramatic interruption or abrupt change in thought

a)

dash

b)

hyphen

c)

parentheses

79.

connects words and numbers

a)

hyphen

b)

dash

c)

parentheses

80.

sets off dates and ideas that aren't important

a)

parentheses

b)

dash

c)

hyphen

81.

a long line, sometimes shown as two short lines: --

a)

dash

b)

hyphen

c)

parenthesis

82.

a shorter line, like this:

the most-improved student

a)

dash

b)

hyphen

c)

parenthesis

83.

My head was pounding, so I took some fast acting medicine.

a)

fast-acting

b)

fast-acting-medicine

c)

acting-medicine

d)

NO CHANGE

84.

The novel The Martian Chronicles has twenty two chapters.

a)

twenty-two

b)

twenty-two-chapters

c)

novel-The Martian Chronicles

d)

NO CHANGE

85.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence: 
There are fewer Italian American communities these days.
a)
There are fewer Italian-American communities these days.
b)
No change necessary.
c)
There are fewer Italian—American communities these days.
d)
There are fewer Italian —American communities these days
86.
Which of the following options uses proper punctuation?
a)
The blond-haired boy loved the beach--until he was stung by a jellyfish.
b)
The blond--haired boy loved the beach until he was stung by a jelly-fish.
c)
The blond haired boy loved the beach--until he was stung--by a jellyfish.
d)
The blond-haired boy loved the beach--until--he was stung by a jellyfish.
87.
Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?
a)
All of my life (all 12 years) has been in Georgia.
b)
All of my life (all 12 years has) been in Georgia.
c)
All (of my life) all 12 years has been in Georgia.
88.
Which of the following uses parentheses correctly?
a)
My worst (subject Math) is getting easier.
b)
My worst subject (Math) is getting easier.
c)
My worst subject Math (is getting easier).
89.
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.
90.
Where should parentheses be placed in the following sentence?
The Civil War 1861-1865 caused great pain and suffering.
a)
(Civil War)
b)
(and suffering)
c)
(1861-1865) 
d)
No parentheses are needed.
91.

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 — a 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.

92.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
a)
My dog Spot, a dalmatian- weighs nearly 60 pounds.
b)
My baby who is eight months old just learned to walk.
c)
Titanic (my favorite movie of all time) won an Academy Award. 
93.
How many ounces are in a pound?
a)
8 oz.
b)
16 oz.
c)
32 oz.
d)
4 oz. 
94.

What is the abbreviation for pound?

a)

lb.

b)

pd.

c)

#

d)

lb. or #

95.

What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?

a)

T.

b)

t.

c)

tspoon

d)

tsp.

e)

t. or tsp.

96.

One cup equals ___________ tablespoons.

a)

3 T.

b)

16 T.

c)

8 T.

d)

4 T.

97.

What is the abbreviation for gallon?

a)

G.

b)

Gl.

c)

gal.

d)

gln.

98.

What is the abbreviation for hour?

a)

hr.

b)

H.

c)

h.

d)

min.

99.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Susan ate four eggs for breakfast.

b)

Susan ate 4 eggs for breakfast.

100.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Jack bought 15 Pokemon cards.

b)

Jack bought fifteen Pokemon cards.

101.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Grandma baked fourteen dozen cookies today.

b)

Grandma baked 14 dozen cookies today.

102.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The population of her town is three hundred ninety-six.

b)

The population of her town is 396.

103.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

16 boys are on our soccer team.

b)

Sixteen boys are on our soccer team.

104.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

You need to read Chapter 6 for homework tonight.

b)

You need to read Chapter Six for homework tonight.

105.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

We made $150 at our garage sale.

b)

We made one hundred fifty dollars at our garage sale.

106.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The genie granted Aladdin 3 wishes.

b)

The genie granted Aladdin three wishes.

107.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Her birthday is on April sixteenth, 2004.

b)

Her birthday is on April 16, 2004.

108.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Grandpa's address is 92 Elm Street.

b)

Grandpa's address is ninety-two Elm Street.

109.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

There are five fifth grade teachers and 3 aides.

b)

There are five fifth grade teachers and three aides.

c)

There are 5 fifth grade teachers and three aides.

110.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

12 girls waited in line for the roller coaster.

b)

Twelve girls waited in line for the roller coaster.

111.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The score of the soccer game was five to three.

b)

The score of the soccer game was 5 - 3.

112.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The principal called 4 kids to the office.

b)

The principal called four kids to the office.

113.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

I keep trying to read this book, but I can't get past page thirty.

b)

I keep trying to read this book, but I can't past page 30.

114.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

School starts each day at seven-fifty A.M.

b)

School starts each day at 7:50 A.M.

115.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

21 kids are in Mrs. Paschall's class.

b)

Twenty-one kids are in Mrs. Paschall's class.

116.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Scientists counted 42 hippos in that bloat.

b)

Scientists counted forty-two hippos in that bloat.

117.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The highest score on the test was 100.

b)

The highest score on that test was one hundred.

118.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

The janitor found 8 abandoned pencils on the floor.

b)

The janitor found eight abandoned pencils on the floor.

119.

Which is correct?

a)

The pet parade had 6 dogs, three cats, and 2 guinea pigs.

b)

The pet parade had six dogs, three cats, and 2 guinea pigs.

c)

The pet parade had six dogs, three cats, and two guinea pigs.

d)

The pet parade had 6 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 guinea pigs.

120.

Which is correct?

a)

The vote was 9 for the new club and eight against it.

b)

The vote was nine for the new club and 8 against it.

c)

The vote was 9 for the new club and 8 against it.

d)

The vote was nine for the new club and eight against it.

121.

Which is correct?

a)

They drank two 8-ounce glasses of water during the afternoon.

b)

They drank 2 8-ounces glasses of water during the afternoon.

c)

They drank two eight-ounces of water during the afternoon.

d)

They drank 2 eight-ounces of water during the afternoon.

122.

Which is correct?

a)

She got a 63% on her test.

b)

She got a 63 percent on her test.

c)

She got a sixty-three % on her test.

d)

She got a sixty-three percent on her test.

123.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

America was founded in seventeen seventy six.

b)

American was founded in seventeen 76.

c)

America was founded in 1776.

d)

America was founded in 17 seventy 6.

124.

Which is correct?

a)

We are currently in the twenty 1st century.

b)

We are currently in the 20 first century.

c)

We are currently in the 21st century.

d)

We are currently in the twenty-first century.

125.

Which of the sentences is correct?

a)

35 dogs were at the kennel.

b)

Thirty five dogs were at the kennel

c)

Thrity-five dogs were at the kennel.

d)

30 and 5 dogs were at the kennel

126.

Sentences should not begin with numerals.

a)

True

b)

False

127.

Which figure is written correctly?

a)

2345

b)

2,345

128.

Whole numbers smaller than ten should be spelled out.

a)

True

b)

False

129.

Choose which is correct.

a)

Tony had one cat and and she had 11 kittens.

b)

Tony had 1 cat and and she had eleven kittens.

c)

Tony had 1 cat and and she had 11 kittens.

130.

Which is correct way to write time?

a)

3 o'clock

b)

three o'clock

c)

9 thirty

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