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Wk 19: Part 1: Punctuation & Grammar Quiz (Q)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence is written correctly? TIP: check for punctuation.

a)

Yesterday, Hector, Alma, and John bought the concert tickets!

b)

Yesterday, Hector Alma and John bought the concert tickets!

c)

Yesterday Hector alma and john bought the concert tickets!

2.

They're: Which sentences uses this word correctly?

a)

They're jackets are in the lost and found box.

b)

They're going to fly over the Pacific Ocean before they get to Cancun.

c)

They're puppies were taken to the vet for a check up.

3.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Where is the red plastic bag.

b)

How much is the red plastic bag?

c)

How much is the red plastic bag!

d)

How much is the red plastic beg?

4.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

My mom needs milk eggs and bread to make breakfast.

b)

My MOM needs milk, eggs, and bread to make breakfast.

c)

My mom needs milk, eggs, and bread to make breakfast.

5.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Look out!

b)

Look out.

c)

Look out?

6.

Which sentence is written correclty?

a)

I answered, "My name is Jorge, and I am from Peru."

b)

I answered, "my name is jorge and i am from peru.

c)

I answered, my name is jorge and i am from peru.

d)

I answered, "My name is Jorge, and I am from peru".

7.

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

a)

My favorite fruits are apples pears oranges, and bananas.

b)

My favorite fruits are apples, pears oranges and bananas.

c)

My favorite fruits are apples, pears, oranges, and bananas.

d)

My favorite fruits are, apples, pears, oranges and bananas.

8.

Is the comma in the correct place in the following sentence?


I can't go to the dance, but you should go without me.

a)

yes

b)

no

9.

Are the commas in the correct place in the following sentence?


For dinner we are going to have fish, rice, and green beans.

a)

yes

b)

no

10.

A comma , is used...

a)

to signify alternatives by indicating the word ‘or’.

b)

to indicate a pause in a sentence, or separate items in a list.

c)

to link items in a list or indicate a pause between two independent sentences that are closely connected to each other.

d)

to abbreviate contractions (replace omitted letters) and show possession.

11.

A C A P I T A L letter is used...

a)

to enclose additional information # side note.

b)

to represent language, directly spoken or written, that has come from somebody else.

c)

to signal the start of a new sentence, important words in a title and proper nouns.

d)

at the end of a sentence or phrase to indicate that the sentence or phrase is question.

12.

Quotation marks " " are used....

a)

to abbreviate contractions (replace omitted letters) and show possession.

b)

to create mystery and suspense in a text # cliff hanger as well as to show that some words have been omitted.

c)

to abbreviate contractions (replace omitted letters) and show possession.

d)

to represent language, directly spoken or written, that has come from somebody else.

13.

An ellipsis ... is used...

a)

to create mystery and suspense in a text # cliff hanger as well as to show that some words have been omitted.

b)

to represent language, directly spoken or written, that has come from somebody else.

c)

to join words or parts of words together # compound words.

d)

to indicate a range of something or a pause.

14.

A hyphen - is used...

a)

to link items in a list or indicate a pause between two independent sentences that are closely connected to each other.

b)

to introduce an example, a list, an explanation or a quotation.

c)

to indicate a range or something or a pause.

d)

to join words or parts of words together

# compound words.

15.

The tail of the cat...

a)

The cat's tail

b)

The cats' tail

c)

The cats tail

d)

The cats's tail

16.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

My favorite colors are red blue and green.

b)

My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.

c)

My favorite colors are, red, blue and green.

d)

My favorite colors, are red, blue and green.

17.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

a)

She said, "I will be there soon".

b)

She said "I will be there soon."

c)

She said, "I will be there soon."

d)

She said, I will be there soon."

18.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of an apostrophe for possession.

a)

The cats' toy is under the couch.

b)

The cat's toy is under the couch.

c)

The cats toy is under the couch.

d)

The cats's toy is under the couch.

19.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

After the movie, we went to dinner.

b)

After the movie we went, to dinner.

c)

After, the movie we went to dinner.

d)

After the movie we, went to dinner.

20.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

a)

"Can you believe it?" he asked.

b)

Can you believe it? he asked.

c)

"Can you believe it? he asked."

d)

Can you believe it?" he asked."

21.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of an apostrophe for possession.

a)

The dogs' leash is in the closet.

b)

The dog's leash is in the closet.

c)

The dogs leash is in the closet.

d)

The dogs's leash is in the closet.

22.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

We visited Paris, London, and Rome.

b)

We visited, Paris London and Rome.

c)

We visited Paris London, and Rome.

d)

We visited Paris, London and, Rome.

23.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

a)

"It's a beautiful day", she said.

b)

"It's a beautiful day," she said.

c)

It's a beautiful day," she said.

d)

It's a beautiful day, she said."

24.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Before we leave, make sure you have your keys.

b)

Before we leave make sure, you have your keys.

c)

Before, we leave make sure you have your keys.

d)

Before we leave make sure you, have your keys.

25.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

a)

"Where are you going?" she asked.

b)

Where are you going? she asked.

c)

"Where are you going? she asked."

d)

Where are you going?" she asked."

26.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of an apostrophe for possession.

a)

The books' cover is torn.

b)

The book's cover is torn.

c)

The books cover is torn.

d)

The books's cover is torn.

27.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

During the storm, the power went out.

b)

During the storm the power, went out.

c)

During, the storm the power went out.

d)

During the storm the power went, out.

28.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

a)

"I can't wait for the weekend," he exclaimed.

b)

I can't wait for the weekend," he exclaimed.

c)

"I can't wait for the weekend" he exclaimed.

d)

I can't wait for the weekend, he exclaimed."

29.

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

a)

I went to the book store and bought a new book by Jodi Picoult.

b)

i left my book, The hunger Games, at home.

c)

We went to see my aunt lola in Oklahoma.

d)

We went trick or treating along smith Avenue.

30.

How should the capitalization in this sentence be corrected?


Mrs. kelly really enjoys watching scary movies and her favorite is halloween.

a)

mrs. kelly really enjoys watching Scary movies and her favorite is halloween.

b)

Mrs. kelly really enjoys watching scary movies and her favorite is Halloween.

c)

Mrs. Kelly really enjoys watching scary movies and her favorite is Halloween.

d)

Mrs. Kelly really enjoys watching scary movies and her favorite is halloween.

31.

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

a)

She enjoyed going to the coffee Shop.

b)

Mrs. kelly was not a fan of driving in Dallas.

c)

One of her favorite places to visit is New Orleans, Louisiana.

d)

Her new house is at 18435 houston Lane.

32.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

a)

"You don't get to go to the Christmas eve party."

b)

"you don't get to go to the Christmas Eve party."

c)

"You don't get to go to the christmas eve party."

d)

"You don't get to go to the Christmas Eve party."

33.

What is the capitalization error in this sentence?:


The college student spoke with professor Lawrence about turning in a missing essay.

a)

"college" should be "College"

b)

"Lawrence" should be "lawrence"

c)

"professor" should be "Professor"

d)

It is correct the way it is- there are NO errors.

34.

Which sentence has correct capitalization?

a)

The Lady went to see Dr. Milton in italy.

b)

The lady went to see Dr. Milton in Italy.

c)

The Lady went to see dr. Milton in Italy.

d)

The lady went to see Dr. milton in italy.

35.

What is the error in the following sentence:


Mrs. Kelly really wants to visit rome one day.

a)

Change "Mrs." to "mrs."

b)

Change "rome" to "Rome"

c)

Change "Kelly" to "kelly"

d)

Everything is correct- there are NO errors.

36.

Which is the correctly capitalized sentence?

a)

New York city is a very busy Place.

b)

New York city is a very busy place.

c)

New york City is a very busy place.

d)

New York City is a very busy place.

37.

What should be corrected in the following sentence:


i went to get doughnuts on Valentine's Day.

a)

Change "i" to "I"

b)

Change "Valentine's" to "valentine's"

c)

Change "Day" to "day"

d)

Change nothing- There are NO errors.

38.

What is the error in the following sentence?


My dog scout is like a tiny rat.

a)

Change "dog" to "Dog"

b)

Change "rat" to "Rat"

c)

Change "scout" to "Scout"

d)

Change "My" to "my"

39.

What is the plural form of the Word "City".

a)

citys

b)

cityes

c)

cities

40.

What is the plural form of the Word "box"

a)

boxs

b)

boxies

c)

boxes

41.
I have six beautiful _________ in my kitchen.
a)
knifes
b)
kniffes
c)
knives
d)
knife
42.

Nouns ending in ch, sh, o,s, ss, x, z become plural by adding:

a)

s

b)

z

c)

es

43.

Nouns that end in a consonant + y change to plural by changing the "y" and adding:

a)

es

b)

ies

c)

s

44.
Which answer shows the best way to fix the word in red?
My parents car is white and nice on the inside. 
a)
parent's 
b)
parents' 
c)
parents's 
d)
No Change 
45.
Which answer shows the best way to fix the word in red?
Maverick and Jaelan desk are beside each other. 
a)
No change
b)
Mavericks' and Jaelans' 
c)
Maverick and Jaelan's 
d)
Maverick's and Jaelan's 
46.
How should the error in the sentence below be corrected?
Who's house is the one that's painted blue? 
a)
Who's should be Whose
b)
that's should be thats 
47.
How should the error in the sentence below be corrected?
I'm ninety nine percent sure Lathan is going to do well on the quiz. 
a)
ninety nine should be ninety-nine
b)
going to should be going-to
48.
How should the error in the sentence below be corrected?
The strawberry's look delicious; aren't you hungry, Lavondra?
a)
strawberry's should be strawberries
b)
aren't should be arent
49.
Where would you add an apostrophe in each sentence?
Your mom called; shes very happy. 
a)
mom
b)
called
c)
shes
d)
happy
50.
Where would you add an apostrophe in each sentence?
Matthew, I think its time to go. 
a)
Matthew 
b)
its
c)
to
d)
go