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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which sentence correctly uses a period in an abbreviation for a title?
We need to speak with Dr Adams about the project.
We need to speak with Dr. Adams about the project.
We need to speak with Dr, Adams about the project.
We need to speak with Dr Adams. about the project.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses end-of-sentence punctuation for a declarative sentence.
My favorite video game is releasing a new update tomorrow!
Are you excited about the new update for my favorite video game?
My favorite video game is releasing a new update tomorrow.
Tell me about the new update for my favorite video game
Complete the sentence with the correctly hyphenated compound number: My little brother just turned _____.
twenty one
twentyone
twenty-one
twenty - one
True or False: Parentheses are used to set off information that is essential to the meaning of the main sentence.
True
False
Which sentence demonstrates a common misuse of a colon?
The recipe requires three key ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter.
I knew what I had to do: finish my homework before I could play.
My favorite activities are: hiking, reading, and swimming.
There is one rule above all others: Be kind.
Complete the sentence to correctly punctuate an indirect question: My friend asked _____.
if I wanted to go to the movies?
if I wanted to go to the movies.
if I wanted to go to the movies!
"if I wanted to go to the movies?"
Identify which sentence correctly uses a hyphen for a compound modifier before a noun.
The dog, well behaved and friendly, greeted the guests.
The well-behaved dog greeted the guests at the door.
The well behaved dog greeted the guests at the door.
The dog was well-behaved and greeted the guests.
Complete the sentence with the correct use of a period in a Latin abbreviation: Please bring snacks (_____, chips, cookies, or fruit) to the party.
eg.
e.g.,
e.g.
eg,
True or False: The following sentence correctly uses a colon: 'He packed his bag with: a toothbrush, a book, and a change of clothes.'
True
False
Which sentence makes the most appropriate choice between parentheses, commas, and dashes to set off the nonessential information?
My cousin—a talented artist—is visiting next week.
My cousin, a talented artist, is visiting next week.
My cousin (a talented artist) is visiting next week.
All of the above are grammatically correct and the choice depends on the desired emphasis.
Complete the dialogue with the correct end punctuation inside the quotation marks: "I can't believe we won the championship_____" Sarah screamed.
!,"
!"
."
?"
Which sentence correctly applies hyphenation rules for prefixes?
The anti-inflammatory medicine helped my sore muscles.
The antiinflammatory medicine helped my sore muscles.
The pre-game warm-up is mandatory for all players.
We need to reexamine the evidence before making a decision.
Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation to introduce a list: My science project requires several items_____
; a poster board, markers, and glue.
, a poster board, markers, and glue.
: a poster board, markers, and glue.
—a poster board, markers, and glue.
Which option correctly uses a period as a decimal point in a sentence?
The item cost $25,50 at the store.
The race was won by 0,5 seconds.
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of flour.
He is 6. feet tall.
True or False: In formal writing, it is acceptable to end a sentence with multiple punctuation marks for added emphasis, like 'I can't believe it?!'.
True
False
Which sentence correctly punctuates a full sentence inside parentheses?
I'm going to the library (I have a big test tomorrow.)
I'm going to the library (I have a big test tomorrow).
I'm going to the library. (I have a big test tomorrow.)
I'm going to the library (i have a big test tomorrow).
Complete the sentence with the correctly hyphenated prefix: My _____ is coming to visit for the holidays.
ex boyfriend
exboyfriend
ex-boyfriend
ex, boyfriend
Which sentence correctly uses a colon to join two independent clauses?
She finally got what she wanted; a brand new bike.
The results are in: our team is moving to the finals.
I have a lot to do today, for example: laundry and cleaning.
The storm was getting worse: and we decided to head indoors.
Complete the sentence with the correct end punctuation for a sentence with a parenthetical citation: The author claims that the situation is "untenable"_____
. (Smith 45)
(Smith 45).
(Smith, 45).
(Smith 45.)
True or False: The phrase 'highly-talented musician' is correctly hyphenated.
True
False
Which sentence correctly applies all necessary punctuation, including colons and hyphens?
The state-of-the-art facility has one purpose: to support twenty first century learning.
The state-of-the-art facility has one purpose: to support twenty-first-century learning.
The state of the art facility has one purpose, to support twenty-first-century learning.
The state-of-the-art facility has one purpose to support twenty-first century learning.
Complete the sentence, correctly using parentheses to introduce an abbreviation: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration _____ is launching a new mission.
(NASA)
(N.A.S.A.)
NASA
(NASA,)
Which sentence best uses punctuation to create a clear and varied sentence structure?
There are three things to remember, be on time, be prepared, and be respectful.
There are three things to remember: be on time; be prepared; and be respectful.
Remember these three things. Be on time. Be prepared. Be respectful.
There are three things to remember; be on time, be prepared, and be respectful.
Analyze the following sentence and choose the correctly punctuated version: 'The ex quarterback a highly-regarded T.V. analyst now lives in Miami Florida.'
The ex-quarterback, a highly regarded T.V. analyst, now lives in Miami, Florida.
The ex-quarterback a highly-regarded TV analyst, now lives in Miami, Florida.
The ex quarterback, a highly regarded TV analyst now lives in Miami, Florida.
The ex-quarterback, a highly-regarded TV analyst, now lives in Miami Florida.
Which sentence demonstrates the most effective and correct use of various punctuation marks for clarity and emphasis?
The plan was simple; get in, get the files, and get out—but it went horribly wrong.
The plan was simple: get in, get the files, and get out; but it went horribly wrong.
The plan was simple, get in, get the files, and get out, but it went horribly wrong.
The plan was simple get in get the files and get out, but it went horribly wrong.
