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WorksheetsMastering Punctuation Marks
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence?
Comma
Exclamation mark
Question mark
Period or full stop
Choose the correct punctuation: I like apples___
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Which sentence uses commas correctly?
I bought apples, oranges and, bananas.
The sentence that correctly uses commas is: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'
I bought, apples, oranges and bananas.
I bought apples oranges and bananas.
Identify the end punctuation in this sentence: She is happy!
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Fill in the blank with a comma: I have apples ___ oranges and bananas.
or
,
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and
Which of the following sentences needs a comma?
The sentence that contains a list of items.
The sentence with a single clause.
The sentence that is a question.
The sentence with an introductory phrase or multiple clauses.
How do you show possession for the word 'dog'?
dog'ses
doges
dog's
dogs
Choose the correct punctuation: He said, ___I will be there soon.___
He said, "I will be there soon."
He said, "I will be there soon!"
He said, I will be there soon.
He said, 'I will be there soon.'
What is the difference between a period and a comma?
A period ends a sentence; a comma separates elements within a sentence.
A period is used in questions; a comma is used in statements.
A period separates elements; a comma ends a sentence.
A period is used for lists; a comma ends a sentence.
Identify the correct use of quotation marks: She said, ___Hello.___
She said, "Hello"
She said, 'Hello.'
She said, Hello.
She said, "Hello."
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for possession?
the cat toy's
the cat's toy
the cats toy
the cat's toys
Fill in the blank with a period or a comma: It is raining___
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What punctuation mark should be used to separate items in a list?
Semicolon
Colon
Dash
Comma
Choose the correct sentence: The cat's toy is missing. or The cats toy is missing.
The cat's toys are missing.
The cat toy is missing.
The cats' toy is missing.
The cat's toy is missing.
How do you punctuate this quote: He asked if I was ready?
He asked if I was ready.
He asked, if I was ready?
"He asked if I was ready."
He asked if I was ready!
Choose the correct answer.
While working out, she discovered an amazing fact: she was now able to lift ten pounds more than the week before.
While working out, she discovered an amazing fact, she was now able to lift ten pounds more than the week before.
While working out, she discovered an amazing fact; she was now able to lift ten pounds more than the week before.
Choose the correct answer.
Employees are to wear professional clothing: non-compliance will result in termination.
Employees are to wear professional clothing, non-compliance will result in termination.
Employees are to wear professional clothing; non-compliance will result in termination.
Which sentence use correction punctuation marks?
She likes that dress. However, it is very expensive.
She likes that dress, however, it is very expensive.
She likes that dress; however, it is very expensive.
Choose the correct answer.
Lora was starving, she ate ten hot dogs.
Lora was starving; she ate ten hot dogs.
Lora was starving: she ate ten hot dogs.
What is your name______
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