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Worksheets2.9 Capitalization & Punctuation Mastery Check
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
My favorite book is "harry potter and the sorcerer's Stone."
My favorite book is "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
My favorite Book is "Harry potter and the Sorcerer's stone."
My favorite book is "harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.
We visited the Statue of liberty in New York.
We visited the statue of Liberty in New york.
We visited the Statue of Liberty in New York.
We visited the statue of liberty in new York.
Which sentence is correct?
My brother's birthday is in august.
My brother's Birthday is in August.
My Brother's birthday is in August.
My brother's birthday is in August.
Identify the sentence with correct capitalization.
She plans to study Biology at university.
She plans to study biology at University.
She plans to study Biology at University.
She plans to study biology at university.
Select the sentence with proper capitalization.
The president will visit France next Month.
The President will visit france next month.
The president will visit France next month.
The President will visit France next Month.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas.
My friend, Emily is coming over.
My friend Emily is coming over.
My friend Emily, is coming over.
My friend, Emily, is coming over.
Which sentence correctly uses commas for nonessential information?
The book that I bought yesterday, is really interesting.
The book, that I bought yesterday, is really interesting.
The book, which I bought yesterday, is really interesting.
The book which I bought yesterday is really interesting.
Identify the sentence with correct comma usage.
My sister, who lives in Texas, is visiting us.
My sister who lives in Texas, is visiting us.
My sister, who lives in Texas is visiting us.
My sister who, lives in Texas is visiting us.
Select the sentence with proper use of commas for appositives.
My dog Max loves to play fetch.
My dog, Max loves to play fetch.
My dog Max, loves to play fetch.
My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.
Which sentence demonstrates correct comma use?
Our teacher, Mrs. Smith, gave us homework.
Our teacher Mrs. Smith gave us homework.
Our teacher, Mrs. Smith gave us homework.
Our teacher, Mrs. Smith gave us homework.
Choose the sentence with correct comma placement in a date.
My birthday is on June 5, 2007.
My birthday is on June 5 2007.
My birthday is on, June 5, 2007.
My birthday is on June 5,2007.
Which sentence uses commas correctly in a list?
I need to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
I need to buy, milk, eggs, and bread.
I need to buy milk eggs, and bread.
I need to buy milk eggs, and bread.
Which sentence uses commas correctly with a date?
On December 25 2020, we had a party.
On December, 25, 2020 we had a party.
On December 25, 2020, we had a party.
On December 25 2020 we had a party.
Which sentence is correct for comma usage in a date?
I moved here on April 15, 2010.
I moved here on April, 15 2010.
I moved here on, April 15, 2010.
I moved here on April 15 2010.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.
I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
Choose the sentence with a properly used colon.
She brought everything: a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight.
She brought everything; a tent, a sleeping bag, and a flashlight.
She brought everything, a tent: a sleeping bag, and a flashlight.
She brought everything: a tent; a sleeping bag; and a flashlight.
Which sentence demonstrates correct semicolon usage?
We visited the museum today; it was closed.
We visited the museum today, it was closed.
We visited the museum today: it was closed.
We visited the museum; today it was closed.
Identify the sentence with proper colon use.
You need to bring: a pencil, a notebook, and a calculator.
You need to bring a pencil: a notebook, and a calculator.
You need to bring; a pencil, a notebook, and a calculator.
You need to bring, a pencil, a notebook, and a calculator.
Select the sentence with correct semicolon usage.
I like coffee; she prefers tea.
I like coffee, she prefers tea.
I like coffee; she prefers, tea.
I like coffee: she prefers tea.
Choose the correctly capitalized title.
"The Catcher In the Rye"
"The Catcher in The Rye"
"The Catcher in the rye"
"The Catcher in the Rye"
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
My parents, who are both teachers are very supportive.
My parents who are both teachers, are very supportive.
My parents, who are both teachers, are very supportive.
My parents who, are both teachers are very supportive.
Identify the sentence with correct use of a colon.
The ingredients are: flour, sugar, and eggs.
The ingredients are flour, sugar: and eggs.
The ingredients are, flour, sugar, and eggs.
The ingredients are: flour; sugar; and eggs.
Select the sentence with proper semicolon usage.
It's raining; therefore, we should stay inside.
It's raining, therefore, we should stay inside.
It's raining: therefore, we should stay inside.
It's raining; therefore we should stay inside.
Which sentence is correct?
I have three pets: a dog, a cat, and a fish.
I have three pets; a dog, a cat, and a fish.
Choose the sentence with correct comma use.
The car, which was red sped away.
The car which was red, sped away.
The car, which was red, sped away.
The car which was red sped away.
Identify the sentence with proper capitalization.
My uncle lives in chicago, Illinois.
My uncle lives in Chicago, illinois.
My uncle lives in Chicago, Illinois.
My uncle lives in chicago, illinois.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
She likes to read; he likes to write.
She likes to read: he likes to write.
She likes to read, he likes to write.
She likes to read he likes to write.
Select the sentence with the correct use of a colon.
I have to buy: apples oranges, and bananas.
I have to buy; apples, oranges, and bananas.
I have to buy apples, oranges: and bananas.
I have to buy: apples, oranges, and bananas.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The movie was exciting; however, it was too long.
The movie was exciting however, it was too long.
The movie was exciting: however, it was too long.
The movie was exciting however it was too long.
Which sentence uses commas correctly with a date?
We went to the park on July 4 2021.
We went to the park on July, 4, 2021.
We went to the park on July 4, 2021.
We went to the park on, July 4 2021.
Identify the sentence with correct use of commas in a series.
I have three pets: a dog; a cat; and a fish.
I have three pets, a dog, a cat, and a fish.
I have three pets; a dog, a cat, and a fish.
I have three pets, a dog; a cat; and a fish.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas.
My favorite colors are blue red and green.
My favorite colors are blue, red and green.
My favorite colors are blue, red, and green.
My favorite colors are blue red, and green.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of semicolons.
We went to the beach; the water was cold.
We went to the beach: the water was cold.
We went to the beach, the water was cold.
We went to the beach the water was cold.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
For dinner we have: pasta, salad, and bread.
For dinner, we have pasta: salad, and bread.
For dinner, we have; pasta, salad, and bread.
For dinner, we have: pasta, salad, and bread.
Select the sentence with correct capitalization.
My favorite season is Winter.
My favorite season is winter.
My favorite Season is winter.
My favorite Season is Winter.
Which sentence correctly uses commas for nonessential information?
The team which won the game, celebrated.
The team, which won the game celebrated.
The team which won the game celebrated.
The team, which won the game, celebrated.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
The sun was hot; I wore sunscreen.
The sun was hot, I wore sunscreen.
The sun was hot: I wore sunscreen.
The sun was hot I wore sunscreen.
Identify the sentence with proper use of a colon.
He has three goals: to run, to jump, and to swim.
He has three goals to run: to jump, and to swim.
He has three goals; to run, to jump, and to swim.
He has three goals to run; to jump; and to swim.
Which sentence uses commas correctly in a list?
The sun was hot, I wore sunscreen.
The sun was hot; I wore sunscreen.
The sun was hot: I wore sunscreen.
The sun was hot I wore sunscreen.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
It's late; I should go home.
It's late I should; go home.
It's late, I should go home.
It's late: I should go home.
Select the sentence with proper capitalization.
My friend moved to new york city.
My friend moved to New York city.
My friend moved to New York City.
My friend moved to new York City.
Which sentence uses commas correctly for dates?
She was born on May 10 1998.
She was born on May, 10, 1998.
She was born on May 10, 1998.
She was born on, May 10, 1998.
Identify the sentence with correct use of a semicolon.
We have a test tomorrow; we need to study.
We have a test tomorrow, we need to study.
We have a test tomorrow: we need to study.
We have a test; tomorrow we need to study.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
There are four seasons spring: summer, fall, and winter.
There are four seasons; spring, summer, fall, and winter.
There are four seasons: spring; summer; fall; and winter.
Choose the sentence with correct comma usage in a series.
My hobbies include reading writing and painting.
My hobbies include reading, writing and painting.
My hobbies include reading, writing, and painting.
My hobbies include reading writing, and painting.
Select the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon.
I packed my bags, my shoes, and my jacket.
I packed my bags, my shoes and my jacket.
I packed my bags my shoes, and my jacket.
I packed my bags my shoes and my jacket.
Identify the sentence with proper capitalization.
She received a letter from the Governor.
She received a letter from the governor.
She received a letter from The Governor.
She received a letter from The governor.
Which sentence uses commas correctly with appositives?
My brother, John loves to play soccer.
My brother John loves to play soccer.
My brother, John, loves to play soccer.
My brother John, loves to play soccer.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon.
There are many fruits: apples, bananas, and cherries.
There are many fruits; apples, bananas, and cherries.
There are many fruits apples: bananas, and cherries.
There are many fruits: apples; bananas; and cherries.
Select the sentence with proper use of semicolons.
I have to finish my homework; then I can watch TV.
I have to finish my homework then; I can watch TV.
I have to finish my homework, then I can watch TV.
I have to finish my homework: then I can watch TV.
Find the appositive in this sentence.
Hermione Granger, a witch at Hogwarts School, is accomplished at spells
Hogwarts School
Hermione Granger
, a witch at Hogwarts School,
is accomplished at spells
Find the appositive in the sentence.
The Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel’s masterpiece, can be found on the Champs de Mars.
The Eiffel Tower
, Gustave Eiffel’s masterpiece,
n be found on
Champs de Mars.
Add the correct punctuation to the sentence.
I love that magazine the sports almanac.
No correction is needed.
Add a comma (,) after magazine
Add a comma (,) after love
Find the appositive in the sentence.
A terrific friend, Selena was my best friend in school.
A terrific friend,
Selena
best friend
in school
Find the appositive in the sentence.
The hotel, a five‐star favorite among guests, is expensive.
The hotel
, a five‐star favorite among guests,
guests
is expensive
Find the appositive in the sentence.
The package, a brown box, came in the mail.
The package,
, a brown box,
box
in the mail.
Find the appositive in the sentence.
My dogs, a couple of scavengers, never miss a meal.
My dogs,
, a couple of scavengers,
scavengers,
a meal
In the sentence 'My sister, who is a doctor, lives in New York.', what is the nonessential clause?
who is a doctor
In the sentence
lives in New York.
My sister
1. Which sentence shows the comma(s) in the correct place? (a)
5. Where should the comma go in the sentence: I have a doctor's appointment on Friday March 5th.
I have a doctor's appointment on Friday March, 5th.
I have a doctor's appointment, on Friday March 5th.
I have a doctor's appointment on Friday, March 5th.
6. Where should the comma go in the sentence: My sister's address is 3425 S. River St. in Dallas Texas.
My sister's address is 3425 S. River St. in Dallas, Texas.
My sister's address is 3425 S. River St. in, Dallas Texas.
My sister's address is, 3425 S. River St. in Dallas Texas.
8. Which sentence is written correctly?
Ramone was born on, November 19 2011.
Ramone was born on November, 19 2011.
Ramone was born on November 19, 2011.
9. Dear Beth I will be home on Friday. I have missed you so much while I have been away. I can't wait to see you! SincerelyCameron There should be a comma after what two words? (a)
Which address is written correctly?
Fred Flinstone
301 Cobblestone Way
Bedrock, CA 70777
Fred flinstone
301 Cobblestone way
Bedrock, ca 70777
Fred Flinstone
301 cobblestone, way
Bedrock, CA 70777
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
We got our puppy on October, 3, 2016.
We got our puppy on October 3 2016.
We got our puppy on October 3, 2016.
